hobble rope

A form of hobblerope — A rope that ties the legs together, hobbling the person or animal that is so tied up.

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Meanings

nounhobble rope (plural hobble ropes)

plural hobble ropes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of hobblerope.

    The hobble rope was a heavy, soft cotton to minimize rope burns.

    2008, Carolyn Melvin, Life with Animals, page 78
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    A steady pull on the hobble rope will bring all four feet together, and one on the shoulder rope will serve to throw the horse on his side.

    1897, Matthew Horace Hayes, Veterinary Notes for Horse Owners, page 572

    They are supposed to catch the steer by the head and heels (hind legs), stretch the critter out on the ground and tie a hobble rope around its hind legs.

    2013, Fay E. Ward, The Cowboy at Work
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