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dragrope

American  
[drag-rohp] / ˈdrægˌroʊp /

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 British  
/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of dragrope

First recorded in 1760–70; drag + rope

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He grabs the dragrope of a passing helicopter.

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