ridgerope

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Ridgerope \Ridge"rope`\, n. (Naut.)
   See {Life line}
   (a), under {Life}.
       [1913 Webster]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Ridgeband \Ridge"band`\, n.
   The part of a harness which passes over the saddle, and
   supports the shafts of a cart; -- called also {ridgerope},
   and {ridger}. --Halliwell.
   [1913 Webster]