The meaning of Marlines and additional information.

Marlin(n.) The American great marbled godwit (Limosa fedoa). Applied also to the red-breasted godwit (Limosa haematica).

Marline(v.) A small line composed of two strands a little twisted, used for winding around ropes and cables, to prevent their being weakened by fretting.

Marline(v. t.) To wind marline around; as, to marline a rope.