Guess what this is

[Yvonne]

Okay, I hope I don't give too much away but here is a hint

it can be used by roofers

[RBS]

Well what would you call something that acts like a big suction cup that you can harness yourself to to keep from falling.

Of course there is the possibility of the Wile E. Coyote syndrome where you fall off anyway and pull that down on top of your head.

[Yvonne]

You are sort of correct RBS... But only with the second part of your answer...

It is called a Deadweight anchor.
These are used on flat roofs when a structural fix is not cost effective, penetration of the roof surface is undesirable or a temporary solution is required to keep the roofers safe while they are working.

You are next.

[RBS]

OK, this next pic is called a word I only see in crossword puzzles.



and a full view

5 letter word

[ahra]

um. that thing has different names, depending on origin and folding technique around the waist and/or ankles. maybe a lungi?

[RBS]

one letter right

_ _ _ _ i

Sorry, I didn't realize there would be other varieties.

[ahra]

nah, it's ok. but i'm giving up on this one, i have no other to post in its place

[Yvonne]

I tried googling it but came up with nothing aswell. Sorry RBS..

[ahra]

well, got a pic.

so is it a dhoti?

[RBS]

yep, ahra got it.

[ahra]

[Mairdread]

is it an old microphone?

[RBS]

Look to me like the wand part of a geiger counter.

[ahra]

no and no. but both answers have something in common with the actual thing... in essence. haha.

[Fern]

So waves are involved?
Some kind of water sensor? (level, pH, oxygen, temperature?)