safetyrope
nounUK /ˈseɪfti rəʊp/
US /ˈseɪfti roʊp/
A strong rope that keeps people safe from falling.
The climber tied the safetyrope to the rock before going higher.
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2. A rope used to mark off a safe area or path.
Workers set up a safetyrope around the wet floor.
3. A rope attached to a swimmer or boat as a backup for rescue.
The lifeguard held the safetyrope as the swimmer went out.
4. A backup cord in a machine or system that stops it if something goes wrong.
The safetyrope pulled the switch and stopped the conveyor belt.