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
Stevens will turn on the base area rope tow for laps on a mini-terrain park with jumps and rails from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
From Seattle Times
Permanent exhibits include accessible ski programs and equipment for people with disabilities; Washington ski manufacturers; Washington Olympians and Paralympians; a celebration of the rope tow; and more.
From Seattle Times
Racers took a rope tow back up to the finish after each of their runs in the four-round, direct elimination event.
From Seattle Times
A new rope tow was installed that same year, followed by the tubing lift in 2017 and a T-bar in 2020.
From New York Times
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