bull rope

noun

, Nautical.

1. any of various ropes for holding objects to prevent them from rubbing against or striking other objects.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bull rope¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

At the start of each practice session, Shawn wraps his bull rope around the barrel the same way he’d tie it around a real bull.

From Washington Times

At the start of each practice session, Shawn wraps his bull rope around the barrel the same way he’d tie it around a real bull.

From Seattle Times

During that time, the rider must keep one arm on the bull rope fastened around the animal’s chest and never strike the bull’s body with his free hand.

From The Guardian

Mauney, center, rubs rosin into his bull rope before using it to ride in top level PBR competition, in Worcester, Mass., Jan. 13, 2007.

From Newsweek

A deep pain threshold is just as valuable a skill as learning to attach the bull rope or pumping the hips during a ride.

From Washington Post