A rope used to control, restrain, or limit movement of something, such as a rope on a horse's harness or a safety line on equipment.
From 'check' (to control or restrict) and 'rope' (a thick cord). This term appears in both equestrian and mechanical contexts.
Ship checkropes were literally lifelines—sailors tethered themselves with checkropes during storms to prevent being washed overboard, and this simple safety device saved countless lives.
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