Rope: meaning, definitions and examples
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rope
[ rษสp ]
material
A length of strong cord made by twisting together strands of natural fibers such as hemp or synthetic fibers such as nylon.
Synonyms
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.
figurative
A means of escape or assistance in a difficult situation.
Synonyms
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "rope" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corda
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคธเฅเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Seil
๐ฎ๐ฉ tali
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพััะทะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ lina
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใผใ
๐ซ๐ท corde
๐ช๐ธ cuerda
๐น๐ท ip
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐง์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุจู
๐จ๐ฟ lano
๐ธ๐ฐ lano
๐จ๐ณ ็ปณๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ vrv
๐ฎ๐ธ reipi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ip
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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