guide rope

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gahyd rohp]
- /gaɪd roʊp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gahyd rohp]
- /gaɪd roʊp/

Definitions of guide rope words

noun guide rope a rope fastened, usually at an angle, to a hoisting or towing line, to guide the object being moved. 1
noun guide rope Aeronautics. a long rope hung downward from a balloon and trailing along the ground, used to regulate the altitude of the balloon and to act as a brake. 1
noun guide rope a stay or rope attached to another rope that is lifting a load, either to steady the load or guide the rope 0

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Origin of guide rope

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

First recorded in 1815-25

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Parts of speech for Guide rope

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guide rope popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

guide rope usage trend in Literature

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