come-along

Etymology

Definitions

1. 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.
   • A chain-type come-along is not as popular as a wire rope come-along, because the chain type is usually heavier and is designed primarily to be rigged for straight pulls.
   • For heavy fences that are seriously out of alignment, it really helps to use a come-along — so long as you've got something solid to hitch it to and enough cable to pull with.
2. 2

   A type of hold used to restrain an opponent.

   • The martial arts teach thousands of come-along holds.
   • Marines use a come-along hold to control and move an opponent.

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