guest-rope
or guest rope
[ gest-rohp ]
/ ˈgɛstˌroʊp /
noun Nautical.
a rope suspended from the side of a vessel or a boom as an object to which other vessels can moor, or to afford a hold for persons in such vessels.
a line sent out from a vessel to a fixed object or a buoy or anchor to help the vessel in warping.
a line, in addition to the towrope, to steady a boat in tow.
Origin of guest-rope
1615–25;
guest < ? +
rope
Words nearby guest-rope
guest flag,
guest of honor,
guest room,
guest rope,
guest worker,
guest-rope,
guest-shot,
guestbook,
guesthouse,
guestimate,
guestlist
British Dictionary definitions for guest rope
guest rope
noun
nautical
any line sent or trailed over the side of a vessel as a convenience for boats drawing alongside, as an aid in warping or towing, etc