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Meaning of rope

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rope

Pronunciation:/ɹəʊp//ɹoʊp/

noun

Definitions

  1. Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.

    Example: Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers.

  2. An individual length of such material.

    Example: The swinging bridge is constructed of 40 logs and 30 ropes.

  3. A cohesive strand of something.

    Example: The duchess wore a rope of pearls to the soirée.

  4. A continuous stream.

verb

Definitions

  1. To tie (something) with rope.

    Example: The robber roped the victims.

  2. To throw a rope (or something similar, e.g. a lasso, cable, wire, etc.) around (something).

    Example: The cowboy roped the calf.

  3. To be formed into rope; to draw out or extend into a filament or thread.

  4. To commit suicide.

    Example: My life is a mess; I might as well rope.