catch-rope

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Synonyms: catch, batch, match, watch, patch, hatch, cwtch, latch, clatch, natch, ratch, cratch

Antonyms: catch, batch, match, watch, patch, hatch, cwtch, latch, clatch, natch, ratch, cratch

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Noun

1. The [[rope]] that a [[cowboy]] uses to rope animals, having a loop on one end with which to capture the animal.
2. A rope or [[cable]] that acts as an extra means of securing a tram car or similar conveyance should the main cable break.
3. A rope attached to something by which it can be easily grabbed.

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