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
3. 1. such a cord, or a noose made of it, for hanging a person
   2. death by hanging: with the
4. lasso
5. 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
6. a ropelike, sticky formation in a liquid, as in wine

Etymology: 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 rop′·ing

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