Ropy: meaning, definitions and examples
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ropy
[ หroส.pi ]
physical description
The term 'ropy' describes a texture that resembles rope, characterized by a long and thin appearance. It can be used to refer to substances that appear wiry or fibrous in nature. Often, this word is associated with food items, like overcooked pasta or certain textures in sauces that may become stringy. This word illustrates more than mere appearance; it often implies a lack of quality or freshness.
Synonyms
fibrous, stringy, twisted, wiry
Examples of usage
- The pasta turned out ropy after being overcooked.
- The sauce had a ropy consistency that was unappetizing.
- The fibers in the cloth were so ropy that they were difficult to untangle.
Translations
Translations of the word "ropy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corda
- fio
- rope
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคธเฅเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Seil
๐ฎ๐ฉ tali
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพััะทะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ sznurek
- linia
- lina
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใผใ
๐ซ๐ท corde
- ficelle
- rope
๐ช๐ธ cuerda
- soga
- lana
๐น๐ท ip
- halat
- kordon
๐ฐ๐ท ๋กํ
- ์ค
- ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุจู
๐จ๐ฟ provaz
๐ธ๐ฐ lano
๐จ๐ณ ็ปณๅญ
- ็ดข
- ็บฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ vrv
๐ฎ๐ธ reipi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัาะฐะฝ
- ะถัะฟ
- ัะฐัะฟะฐะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ip
- cรผt
- kord
๐ฒ๐ฝ cuerda
Etymology
The word 'ropy' originates from the early 19th century in English and is derived from the noun 'rope,' which can be traced back to Old English 'rฤpe'. The transition from a noun to an adjective reflects a descriptive approach in language to convey the characteristics of various substances. Initially, 'rope' referred to a strong, thick cord made of fibers, and the adaptation to 'ropy' allows for describing a broader range of materials or textures that evoke the appearance or properties associated with rope. This evolution illustrates not only linguistic adaptability but also the human ability to utilize familiar terms to articulate new concepts and observations, making communication richer and more textured.