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Rope

/ɹəʊp/

Rope is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
    “Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers.”
  2. An individual length of such material.
    “The swinging bridge is constructed of 40 logs and 30 ropes.”
verb
  1. To throw a rope (or something similar, e.g. a lasso, cable, wire, etc.) around (something).
    “The cowboy roped the calf.”
  2. To tie (something) with rope.
    “The robber roped the victims.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms cord line twine infinitude rajju lasso

Origin

From Old English rap.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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