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prolonge

prolonge

9.9
A strong rope with a hook used to pull a gun carriage
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : prolongue
  • The artillery crew attached the prolonge to the gun carriage to help move it across the field.

Examples

  • Without a sturdy prolonge, it would have been difficult to reposition the heavy cannons quickly.

  • After the battle, the prolonge was coiled neatly and stored with the rest of the equipment.

  • The prolonge was secured to the cannon.

  • A prolonge is essential for towing heavy artillery.

  • The artillery crew attached the prolonge to the gun carriage to help move it across the field.

  • After the battle, the prolonge was coiled neatly and stored with the rest of the equipment.

  • Without a sturdy prolonge, it would have been difficult to reposition the heavy cannons quickly.

Synonyms

towrope
vsprolonge
4.5

A strong rope that you use to pull a car or boat

is used specifically to tow an artillery gun carriage in military operations

Compounds

prolonge knot
  • Archaic
9.9

A way of tying a rope to attach and pull a cannon carriage

Surface Forms

prolonge singular
prolonges plural

Etymology

Prolonge comes from the parts pro- meaning 'forward' and long meaning 'long', like in prolong and long. It was used for a long rope with a hook to pull a gun carriage, so today prolonge means a towing rope used with cannons.