Prolonge Knot (Noun)
Meaning
A knot in the rope used to drag a gun carriage.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The prolonge knot was expertly tied by the seasoned gunner to ensure the gun carriage would move smoothly into position.
- To maintain traction, the prolonge knot had to be secured firmly to the rope hook attached to the gun carriage.
- A mis-tied prolonge knot could cause delays in getting the gun into action, as Captain Jenkins was reminded by his superiors.
- Gun teams trained to secure a reliable prolonge knot even under stressful combat conditions to minimize movement lag.
- Examination of the worn prolonge knot showed the soldiers it had seen its share of hard service during the protracted campaign.