Definition of come-along
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a small portable winch usually consisting of a cable attached to a hand-operated ratchet
come along
verb
came along; come along; coming along; comes along
Definition of come along (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to accompany someone who leads the way
asked me to come along on the trip
2
: to make progress
work is coming along well
3
: to make an appearance
won't just marry the first man that comes along
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The first known use of come-along was in 1559
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