Rope Tow (Noun)
Meaning
A ski tow offering only a moving rope to hold onto.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old rope tow at the local ski hill was a great way for kids to learn how to ski without breaking the bank.
- The rope tow was the only lift available at the small ski resort, but it was enough to get us up the hill for a fun day of skiing.
- As we climbed higher up the mountain, the rope tow got steeper and harder to hold onto.
- The resort had installed a new rope tow to replace the old one, which had been in operation for over 50 years.
- Skiers had to be careful not to let go of the rope tow as it pulled them up the mountain, or they would tumble to the ground.