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come-along

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of hand-operated winch used, for example, to tighten straps, chains, or ropes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, technical

Examples

  • The kayak was tied to the roof of her car with two come alongs.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A type of hold used to restrain an opponent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Deverbal from come along.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 緊繩夾 /紧绳夹 (jǐnshéngjiá) — type of hand-operated winch
  • Finnish: talja — type of hand-operated winch