Definitions
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. In well-boring, the rope on which the boring-tools are suspended and which operates them: so called from the fact that it passes over the bull-wheel.
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Examples
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When it was Lee's turn, he straddled the planks of the chute above Pepe, leaned over to work his hand into the bull-rope loop, pulled his hat down to his eyebrows, eased his body onto the bull's back, and nodded to the gate man.
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I tethered the cow there, and tied the great hide bull-rope, with its running hobble, strongly round the tree.
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When you’re the world champion, every reporter at every rodeo wants to interview you; every rodeo promoter wants you to attend his event; every hat, shirt, jean, boot, spur, and saddle company wants you to wear or use its products; and every fan wants you to stop what you’re doing, sign a few pictures, and chat about everything from bull-rope rosin to the length of your stirrups.
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