trail-rope
Definition
- Noun:
- A rope used for pulling or dragging: "trail-rope" refers to a rope specifically designed for towing, hauling, or dragging an object, often used in contexts like towing vehicles, dragging logs, or securing loads during transport.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The driver attached the trail-rope to the broken-down car to tow it to the garage. (A rope used for pulling a vehicle.)
- We used a sturdy trail-rope to drag the fallen tree branch off the road. (A rope employed for dragging heavy objects.)
Advanced Usage
- "to use a trail-rope": to employ a rope for the purpose of towing or dragging.
- The hikers used a trail-rope to pull their gear across the river. (They utilized the rope to transport equipment.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tow rope (n): a rope or cable used for towing vehicles or objects.
- The tow rope snapped under the strain of the heavy trailer. (A synonym for trail-rope in towing contexts.)
- Drag rope (n): a rope used for dragging something.
- The workers attached a drag rope to the crate to move it into place. (A similar term for a rope used in dragging.)
Synonyms
- Towline: a line or rope used for towing.
- Hauling rope: a rope used for pulling heavy loads.
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms directly associated with "trail-rope")
Phrasal Verbs
- (No common phrasal verbs directly associated with "trail-rope")