1. a rope or chain attached to a heavy object to slow its movement or control its descent
Usage: often used in nautical, mining, or construction contexts
2. a rope trailed behind a moving object to create friction or resistance
Usage: historical or specialized use

Examples

• The miners used a dragrope to control the descent of heavy equipment down the shaft.
• A dragrope was attached to the cargo to prevent it from sliding during transport.
• The ship's crew secured a dragrope to slow the anchor's fall.
• Workers fastened the dragrope around the load before lowering it from the platform.
• The dragrope created enough friction to safely manage the descent of the machinery.