prolonge

American  

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

noun

Military.

• prolonges
  plural

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

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prolonge British  

/ prəˈlɒndʒ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• prolonges
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of prolonge

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

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Example Sentences

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prolonge

Bigelow retired firing by prolonge, over the rocky ground.

From The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy by Charles Carleton Coffin

That poore men Are forct too, for a slender competens, A little to prolonge a wretched lyfe!

From A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 4 by A. H. (Arthur Henry) Bullen

Of synners that prolonge from daye to day to amende theyr myslyuyng.

From The Ship of Fools, Volume 1 by Alexander Barclay

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

From Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. by Henry Wager Halleck

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.

From Ailsa Paige by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers

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