guest rope
noun Nautical.
1.
2.
a line sent out from a vessel to a fixed object or a buoy or anchor to help the vessel in warping.
3.
a line, in addition to the towrope, to steady a boat in tow.
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| guest rope | |
| —n | |
| nautical any line sent or trailed over the side of a vessel as a convenience for boats drawing alongside, as an aid in warping or towing, etc | |
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Guest rope
is always a great word to know.
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| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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