In the Royal Navy cordage is described by reference to the circumference of the rope measured in inches and to the material from which it is made-for example, 4½-inch manila.
Kumkhosi wamanzi intambo eyomeleleyo iye ichazwe njengesangqa sentambo elinganiswe kwi-intshi kwaye izinto ezinto ezinokwenziwa ngayo umzekelo ingayi 41/2 yeintshi ze Manilla.