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ˈdrag-rope|-rəʊp|
A rope by which anything is dragged; spec. that used in dragging a piece of ordnance.
1766Entick London IV. 345 Harness for horses, besides mens harness, drag-ropes, &c. 1893W. Forbes-Mitchell Remin. Gt. Mutiny 46 The sailors manned the drag-ropes of the heavy guns. 1783in R. T. Durrett Centenary of Louisville (1893) 147, 4 pair drag ropes (damaged). 1856E. E. Hale If, Yes, & Perhaps (1868) 147 The sled is fitted with two drag-ropes, at which the men haul. 1907‘O. Henry’ Heart of West 148 ‘He bears a drag-rope.’ ‘Get him and saddle him as quick as you can.’
attrib.1853Stocqueler Milit. Encycl., Drag-rope Men, ..the men attached to light or heavy pieces of ordnance, for the purpose of expediting movements in action. |