ropewalk
ropewalk
Definition
rope·walk (rōp′wôk′)
noun
a long, low, narrow building, shed, etc. in which ropes are made
ropewalk
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- reduce: The ropewalks gradually reduced in length as the century progressed due to the increasing mechanization of ropemaking.
- work: The Ropewalk is unique in Britain, and maybe even the world, as the only working ropewalk from the age of sail.
- have: Here he had a huge indoor ropewalk built and installed the most up-to-date steam-driven machinery.
Adjective modifier
- original: On this ridge was Dover's original ropewalk, where ships ' ropes were made.
Modifies a noun
- chamber: Ropewalk Chambers, the chambers of Richard Maxwell QC, provides a comprehensive, largely civil advocacy service, and works throughout the country.
