dragrope

[drag-rohp]

noun

1. a rope for dragging drag something, as a piece of artillery.

2. a rope dragging from something, as the guide rope from a balloon.

dragrope

/ ˈdræɡˌrəʊp /

noun

1. a rope used to drag military equipment, esp artillery

2. Also called: dragline.  guide rope. a rope trailing from a balloon or airship for mooring or braking purposes

Word History and Origins

Origin of dragrope¹

First recorded in 1760–70; drag + rope

Example Sentences

He grabs the dragrope of a passing helicopter.

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