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dragrope

(ˈdræɡˌrəʊp)
n
1. (Military) a rope used to drag military equipment, esp artillery
2. (Aeronautics) Also called: dragline or guide rope a rope trailing from a balloon or airship for mooring or braking purposes
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drag•rope

(ˈdrægˌroʊp)

n.
a trailing rope, or one that is used to haul something.
[1760–70]
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