dragline

/ˈdɹæɡlaɪn/ · noun

Meaning

A cable, cord, or rope used to drag an object; specifically, the line of a dragline excavator that drags the bucket.
Short for dragline excavator.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

excavator(English)dragrope(English)drag(English)dragger(English)dragboat(English)drag-boat(English)derrick(English)go-devil(English)sundew(English)muskie(English)crawler(English)silks(English)

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Sources

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