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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dragrope¹

First recorded in 1760–70; drag + rope

Example Sentences

He grabs the dragrope of a passing helicopter.

From Time Magazine Archive