ropeguards
nounUK /ˈrəʊpɡɑːdz/
US /ˈroʊpɡɑːrdz/
Rope guards are covers that keep a rope from getting worn or cut.
The sailors put rope guards on the lines so they would not fray against the metal.
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2. Pads or sleeves placed on a rope to stop it rubbing and breaking.
He wrapped rope guards around the tow line before pulling the boat.
3. Protective covers on the edges of a climbing rope to prevent damage.
Climbers use rope guards where the rope runs over sharp rock.
4. Guards fitted to a rope to keep it safe from heat or friction.
The crew checked the rope guards after the long voyage.