guest rope
noun
ˈgeˌstrōp
1
: a line that is supplementary to a towline and is used especially to keep the tow steady
2
: a line run along a ship's side or out to the end of a boom for small boats to hold to
called also boat line, grab rope
Dictionary Entries Near guest rope
Cite this Entry
“Guest rope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guest%20rope. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share