General
come-along
What does come-along mean?
A hand-operated ratcheting cable winch. Hook one end to something solid, the other end to whatever you need to move or tension, and crank the lever. Linemen use them to tighten conductors, framers to pull walls plumb, off-roaders to winch out of mud.
"Span's sagging — throw a come-along on it and take up the slack."
Origin
American English, early 20th century; named for the action of making the load 'come along' toward you.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Come-along?
A Come-along is a hand-ratchet cable puller used for tensioning lines and dragging loads.
How do you use Come-along in a sentence?
"Hook the come-along to the stump and we'll winch it out."
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