space between casks or strands of rope
• (n.) The space between the strands on the outside of a rope. • (n.) The space between the bilges of two casks stowed side by side.
Cont'line` noun 1. (Ropemaking) The space between the strands on the outside of a rope. Knight. 2. (Nautical) The space between the bilges of two casks stowed side by side.