kernmantel rope

/ ˈkɜːnˌmæntəl /

noun

1. mountaineering a rope made of many straight nylon fibres within a plaited sheath; used for its tensile strength, freedom from twisting, and elasticity

Word History and Origins

Origin of kernmantel rope¹

C20: from German Kernmantel, from Kern core + Mantel coat, casing

Example Sentences

He bounces down his 7/16 in. nylon kernmantel rope in 150-ft. to 200-ft. swoops, and the 750-ft. fall takes 28 sec.

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