catch-rope (English, noun)
expansion: catch-rope (plural catch-ropes)
Senses:
glosses: The rope that a cowboy uses to rope animals, having a loop on one end with which to capture the animal.
glosses: A rope or cable that acts as an extra means of securing a tram car or similar conveyance should the main cable break.
glosses: A rope attached to something by which it can be easily grabbed.
Forms:
form: catch-ropes
tags: plural
form: catchrope
tags: alternative
form: catch rope
tags: alternative