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comealong

comealong is the alternative form 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

Forms of comealong

pluralcomealongs

Questions about comealong

What is comealong the alternative form of?
Comealong is the alternative form of come-along.

Words near comealong in the dictionary

  1. come-to-Jesus
  2. come-uppance
  3. come-uppances
  4. comeager
  5. comeagre
  6. comealong
  7. comealongs
  8. comeasurability
  9. comeasurable
  10. comeatable
  11. Comeau

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