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come-alongs

come-alongs is the plural of come-along.

Meaning of come-along

Noun

come-along (plural come-alongs)

  1. A type of hand-operated winch used, for example, to tighten straps, chains, or ropes.
    • The kayak was tied to the roof of her car with two come alongs.
  2. A type of hold used to restrain an opponent.
    • The martial arts teach thousands of come-along holds.2006, Mike Young, Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement, →ISBN, page 155

Questions about come-alongs

What is come-alongs the plural of?
Come-alongs is the plural of come-along.

Words near come-alongs in the dictionary

  1. come-all-ye's
  2. come-all-yes
  3. come-all-you
  4. come-all-yous
  5. come-along
  6. come-alongs
  7. come-and-cuddle-me
  8. come-and-I'll-kiss-you
  9. come-around
  10. come-arounds
  11. come-at-able

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