rope tow
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rope tow
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Basin began with a modest rope tow in 1939, according to the resort website.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2024
Across the Cascades, Mission Ridge kicked off the new season Saturday and Sunday with four runs, two chairlifts, a rope tow and its terrain park.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2023
Instead of high-speed quads and snow-making, skiers take a rope tow or T-bar that accesses 435-vertical feet of skiing, found on 10 natural-snow trails that are groomed.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2022
The McCoys stashed their rope tow proceeds in fishing creels and cigar boxes.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2020
"Now let's try you on the rope tow."
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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