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    rope
    /rəʊp/

    noun

    • 1. a length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material: "there was no way down, even with a rope"
    • 2. a quantity of roughly spherical objects such as onions or beads strung together: "a rope of pearls"

    verb

    • 1. catch, fasten, or secure with rope: "the calves must be roped and led out of the stockade"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishROPE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Aug 12, 2015 · Rope is a strong, thick string made of long twisted threads or several of one type of object connected together on a string. Learn how to use rope as a noun and a verb, see idioms and phrasal verbs with rope, and explore its pronunciation and translations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ropeRope Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word rope, from a large stout cord to a row or string of things. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of rope.

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    Learn the meaning of rope as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and idioms. Find out the origin, history, and synonyms of rope from Dictionary.com.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › ropeRope - definition of rope by The Free Dictionary

    Rope is a flexible cord of tightly intertwined fibers or wire, or a string of items attached in one line. Learn the different meanings, uses, and idioms of rope from various sources and dictionaries.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishROPE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A rope is a thick cord or wire that is made by twisting together several thinner cords or wires. Ropes are used for jobs such as pulling cars, tying up boats, or tying things together.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrope noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    rope. noun. /rəʊp/. /rəʊp/. Idioms. [countable, uncountable] very strong thick string made by twisting thinner strings, wires, etc. together. The rope broke and she fell 50 metres onto the rocks. We tied his hands together with rope. The anchor was attached to a length of rope.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ropeRope - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A rope is made by twisting strands of fiber together into a single, sturdy length. Use a rope to make a swing, tie a hog, or keep people out of your tree house. Ropes are handy on sailboats for tying up sails; you also use ropes for mountain climbing, lassoing a steer, raising a curtain on a theater stage, and doing aerial tricks in the circus.