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rope tow

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun rope tow has 1 sense
  1. rope tow - a ski tow offering only a moving rope to hold onto
    --1 is a kind of
    ski tow, ski lift, lift

Definitions from the Web

Rope Tow

Description:

Rope tow refers to a type of ski lift system that utilizes a continuously moving rope or cable to transport skiers uphill. Skiers hold onto the rope and are pulled up the slope by the moving rope.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  • Noun - Skiing: A ski lift system that uses a rope or cable to pull skiers uphill.

Usages:

1. As a noun:

Skiers lined up next to the rope tow, eagerly waiting for their turn to ski down the mountain.

Sample Sentences:

1. "Do you want to take the chairlift or the rope tow to the top of the hill?"

2. "The resort installed a new and improved rope tow system to make it easier for beginners."

3. "The rope tow broke down halfway up the slope, causing a delay for skiers."

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