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From the word guide. The guy rope, guy wire, guy cable, are used to "guide" whatever they are attached to to move or not move in a particular direction. The most common seen is a guy wire on a telephone pole, placed to give tension in one guided direction so the pole cannot fall in another direction. It also distributes the load.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoOften material that is called rope is not technically rope, and the proper use of the term has different meanings as well. The twisting of material to form a strong cord, rope, or cable, is known to have existed for about 28,000 years. The term "rope" is fairly recent, and is accepted as coming from an Old English term, rap. Today, the term rope can refer to both non-metallic rope (hemp, nylon, etc) and metallic rope, referred to as wire rope. Larger diameters of of rope are more often referred to as cables. Small diameters may simply be cord, or have other names. Many industries have terms for specific uses of a rope. Such as, on a ship, there are many names for "lines" (a rope that is use or set for a specific purpose) but very few are called "rope".
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What is a metal rope called?
A metal rope is also called a wire rope.
What is the rope in the luff of a sail called?
Cunningham rope
What is the name of the game called rope?
the name of the game cold rope is jumping rope
What is it called to go down or descend a cliff using a rope?
using a rope, it is called abseiling or rappeling.
What is a Hindu rope climber called?
a Fakir is a Hindu rope climber
What is a rope that hangs someone?
A rope that hangs a person is called a noose.
What is the name of an cowboy rope?
A cowboys rope is often called a lariat.
How does a rope have to be to be called a rope?
Multiple strands. A rope must consist of more than one strand formed together in some way to provide more strength. However, if the rope is small it is may be called cord, cordage, string, or yarn as it is still not necessarily rope. If the rope is large, it is more often referred to as cable. If the rope is in use, it is more often properly called a line.
Conditions of deterioration of wire rope?
When a Crane wire rope deteriorates its called Complete rope core failure.
What is the name of the rope military wear on funeral honors?
it is called A TOOPER ROPE
What is the rope bridge called on the Antrim coast in Ireland?
carrickarede rope bridge
What is the Japanese rope?
If you're referring to the braided rope found at sacred sites such as Shinto shrines, this rope is called 'shimenawa.'
