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ropewalk Definition

rope·walk (rōpwôk′)

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.

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