rue-raddy
Definition
- Noun:
- A shoulder strap used for pulling: "rue-raddy" is a strap or band that passes over the shoulder, used to pull or drag a load, such as a cart, sled, or heavy object. It is a regional or dialectal term, especially in Scottish or Northern English contexts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The farmer adjusted his rue-raddy before pulling the cart up the hill. (He placed the shoulder strap correctly to haul the load.)
- She wore a rue-raddy to drag the sled across the snowy field. (She used the shoulder strap to pull the sled.)
Advanced Usage
- "to work with a rue-raddy": to perform manual labour requiring a shoulder strap for pulling.
- In the old days, workers would use a rue-raddy to move heavy stones. (They used the shoulder strap as a tool for hauling.)
Variants and Related Words
- Rue-raddy has no common variants; it is a compound word itself, but no standard derived forms exist in modern English.
Synonyms
- Shoulder strap: a strap designed to rest on the shoulder for carrying or pulling.
- Tug: a rope or strap used for pulling, especially in a harness.
- Trace: a strap or chain connecting a horse to a cart or plough.
Related Idioms
- No common idioms are associated with "rue-raddy," as it is a highly specific and archaic term.