manrope

[ man-rohp ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. a rope placed at the side of a gangway, ladder, or the like, to serve as a rail.

manrope

/ ˈmænˌrəʊp /

noun

1. nautical a rope railing

Word History and Origins

Origin of manrope¹

First recorded in 1760–70; man + rope