manrope

American

[man-rohp] / ˈmænˌroʊp /

noun

Nautical.

a rope placed at the side of a gangway, ladder, or the like, to serve as a rail.

manrope British

/ ˈmænˌrəʊp /

noun

nautical a rope railing

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Etymology

Origin of manrope

First recorded in 1760–70; man + rope

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