come-along

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come-along

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noun come-alongs

  1. A type of hand-operated winch used, for example, to tighten straps, chains, or ropes. The kayak was tied to the roof of her car with two come alongs.
  2. A type of hold used to restrain an opponent. The martial arts teach thousands of come-along holds.

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