leg rope

noun

A cord tied to the surfboard (usually near the tail) and attached to the surfer's leg.

Meanings

nounleg rope (plural leg ropes)

plural leg ropes

  1. hobbiesA cord tied to the surfboard (usually near the tail) and attached to the surfer's leg.

    Laird Hamilton considers the leg rope the single most dangerous thing involved when surfing waves over 20 feet.

    2011, Douglas Booth, Surfing: The Ultimate Guide, page 102
  2. A rope used to fasten the leg of an animal.

    Synonyms: kook cord, leash, leggie, legrope

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA rope used to fasten the leg of an animal.

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