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What is "ridgerope"

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ridgerope

Ridgeband \Ridge"band`\, n. The part of a harness which passes over the saddle, and supports the shafts of a cart; -- called also ridgerope, and ridger.
--Halliwell.

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ridgerope

n. (context nautical English) A lifeline.