rope

The definition of a rope is a strong and thick line made of twisted fibers.

(noun)

An example of a rope is what a cowboy uses for making a lasso.

Rope is defined as to connect or restrict.

(verb)

  1. An example of rope is tying multiple items together on a line.
  2. An example of rope is to put a lasso around the neck of a horse to constrict its movement.

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See rope in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. a thick, strong cord made of intertwisted strands of fiber, thin wires, leather strips, etc.
  2. such cords strung between posts to enclose a boxing ring
    1. such a cord, or a noose made of it, for hanging a person
    2. death by hanging: with the
  3. lasso
  4. : a rope of pearls
    1. a length, esp. a thick, flexible length, of something: a rope of taffy, a rope of hair
    2. a ropelike string of things put together by or as by twisting, twining, braiding, or threading
  5. a ropelike, sticky formation in a liquid, as in wine

Origin: ME rop < OE rap, akin to Ger reif (Goth raip) < IE *reip-, rag, piece of cloth < base *rei-, to tear > reap, reef

transitive verb roped, roping

  1. to fasten, tie, or confine with or as with a rope
  2. to connect or tie together (esp. mountain climbers) by a rope
  3. to separate, mark off, or enclose with a rope: usually with in, off, or out
  4. ☆ to catch or throw with a lasso

intransitive verb

to become ropelike and sticky: to cook candy until it ropes

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See rope in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A flexible heavy cord of tightly intertwined hemp or other fiber.
  2. A string of items attached in one line by or as if by twisting or braiding: a rope of onions.
  3. A sticky glutinous formation of stringy matter in a liquid.
  4. a. A cord with a noose at one end for hanging a person.
    b. Execution or death by hanging: to die by the rope.
  5. A lasso or lariat.
  6. ropes Sports Several cords strung between poles to enclose a boxing or wrestling ring.
  7. ropes Informal Specialized procedures or details: learn the ropes; know the ropes.
verb roped roped, rop·ing, ropes
verb, transitive
  1. To tie or fasten with or as if with rope.
  2. To enclose, separate, or partition with or as if with a rope: rope off the scene of the crime.
  3. To catch with a rope or lasso.
  4. Informal To trick or deceive: An unscrupulous salesperson roped us into buying worthless property.
verb, intransitive
To become like a cord or rope.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English rāp

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Related Forms:

  • ropˈer noun

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