English Explanatory Dictionary

catch-rope

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The rope that a cowboy uses to rope animals, having a loop on one end with which to capture the animal.
  2. A rope or cable that acts as an extra means of securing a tram car or similar conveyance should the main cable break.
  3. A rope attached to something by which it can be easily grabbed.

Word forms

catch-rope catch-ropes catchrope catch rope

Etymology

From catch + rope.

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