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Rope: meaning, definitions and examples

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rope

 

[ rษ™สŠp ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

material

A length of strong cord made by twisting together strands of natural fibers such as hemp or synthetic fibers such as nylon.

Synonyms

cord, line, twine.

Examples of usage

  • He tied the boat to the dock with a sturdy rope.
  • The climbers used a thick rope to secure themselves as they climbed the mountain.
  • The rope snapped under the weight of the heavy load.
Context #2 | Noun

figurative

A means of escape or assistance in a difficult situation.

Synonyms

lifeline, solution, way out.

Examples of usage

  • She felt like she was at the end of her rope, with no way out of her troubles.
  • The unexpected offer of help was like a lifeline, a rope thrown to a drowning person.
Context #3 | Verb

fasten with a rope

To tie, fasten, or secure with a rope.

Synonyms

bind, secure, tie.

Examples of usage

  • He roped the boxes together to make them easier to carry.
  • She roped her bike to the post to prevent it from being stolen.

Translations

Translations of the word "rope" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคธเฅเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Seil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั‚ัƒะทะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒผใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท corde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuerda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐง์ค„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุจู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lano

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lano

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปณๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reipi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€า›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ip

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuerda

Etymology

The word 'rope' has its origins in the Old English word 'rรกp', which is related to Dutch 'reep' and German 'Reif'. Ropes have been used by humans for thousands of years for various purposes, such as hunting, sailing, and construction. The evolution of rope-making techniques led to the production of stronger and more versatile ropes, essential in maritime history and land-based activities. Today, ropes continue to be a fundamental tool in many industries and recreational pursuits.

See also: ropes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,757, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.