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

Etymology

Origin of prolonge

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

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

prolonge

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 Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)

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 Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

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 Halleck, Henry Wager

Whether shall I fly to Palestra back And with this sadd relation kill her quite That's scarce recovered! rather, you hy powers, Then to prolonge our griefes, shorten our howers.

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

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 Coffin, Charles Carleton