prolonge

American

[proh-lonj, praw-lawnzh] / proʊˈlɒndʒ, prɔˈlɔ̃ʒ /

noun

Military.

plural

prolonges

a rope having a hook at one end and a toggle at the other, used for various purposes, as to draw a gun carriage.

prolonge British

/ prəˈlɒndʒ /

noun

(formerly) a specially fitted rope used as part of the towing equipment of a gun carriage

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Etymology

Origin of prolonge

1855–60; < French, noun derivative of prolonger to prolong

Example Sentences

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The artillery, by using the prolonge, may also continue its retreat while in battery and firing.

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"Retire by prolonge!" he shouted to the battery commander, pulling in his sweating horse.

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Back they fell, farther, farther, while McDunn's battery continued to fire and retire by prolonge, and the Lancers, long weapons disengaged, accompanied them, ready to support the guns in an emergency.

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