Ropes: meaning, definitions and examples

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ropes

[ roʊps ]

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on a ship

Ropes are thick cords or strands of fibrous material, typically used for fastening, securing, or lifting objects on a ship.

Synonyms

cords, hawsers, lines

Examples of usage

The sailors quickly adjusted the ropes to secure the sails.
She tied the ropes tightly around the cargo to prevent it from shifting.

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in a sport or activity

In a sport or activity, ropes are often used for climbing, swinging, or as a safety measure.

Synonyms

cords, lines, tethers

Examples of usage

The climbers secured themselves with ropes as they ascended the rock face.
The gymnast gracefully swung from the ropes during her routine.

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informal

To ropes someone is to deceive or trick them in a clever or humorous way.

Synonyms

bamboozle, deceive, trick

Examples of usage

She roped him into believing her outrageous story.
He's known for roping his friends with elaborate pranks.

Translations

Translations of the word "ropes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cordas

🇮🇳 रस्सियाँ

रज्जुएँ
रस्सी

🇩🇪 Seile

🇮🇩 tali

🇺🇦 мотузки

🇵🇱 lina

🇯🇵 ロープ

🇫🇷 cordes

🇪🇸 cuerdas

🇹🇷 halatlar

🇰🇷 밧줄

🇸🇦 حبال

🇨🇿 lana

🇸🇰 laná

🇨🇳 绳子

🇸🇮 vrvi

🇮🇸 reipi

🇰🇿 арқан

🇬🇪 თოკები

🇦🇿 kəndir

🇲🇽 cuerdas

Word origin

The word 'ropes' originated from Old English 'rāp', which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic 'raipaz'. Ropes have been essential tools for human civilization for thousands of years, used in various activities ranging from sailing and construction to sports and entertainment.