DCHP-1 Online
tracking-rope Obs. 
n. a strong line or rope used in tracking (def. 1).
See also: tracking (def. 1) tracking line
- 1872 Being lifted on the shoulders of some of the men, the tracking-rope was fastened to the bow. . . .
- 1872 Being lifted on the shoulders of some of the men, the tracking-rope was fastened to the bow. . . .