manrope

/mɑnˈroʊp/

Definitions

1. noun

A rope or cable used for support, especially in a pulley system, typically attached at one end to a fixed point and at the other end to a movable load.

“The construction crew used a manrope to lift the heavy beam onto the building frame.”

Synonyms

  • cable
  • hawser
  • roping

Antonyms

  • freight
  • unrestrained