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dragrope

[ drag-rohp ]

noun

  1. a rope for dragging drag something, as a piece of artillery.
  2. a rope dragging from something, as the guide rope from a balloon.

dragrope

/ ˈdræɡˌrəʊp /

noun

  1. a rope used to drag military equipment, esp artillery
  2. Also calleddraglineguide rope a rope trailing from a balloon or airship for mooring or braking purposes

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Word History and Origins

Origin of dragrope1

First recorded in 1760–70; drag + rope

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