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    rope
    /rəʊp/

    noun

    • 1. a length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material: "there was no way down, even with a rope"
    • 2. a quantity of roughly spherical objects such as onions or beads strung together: "a rope of pearls"

    verb

    • 1. catch, fasten, or secure with rope: "the calves must be roped and led out of the stockade"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishROPE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Rope is a noun that means a strong, thick string made of long twisted threads, or a coil of such a string. It can also be a verb that means to tie things together with rope, or to keep something separate with rope.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ropeRope Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word rope, from a large stout cord to a row or string of things. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of rope.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › ropeROPE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Rope definition: a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.. See examples of ROPE used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishROPE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word rope in British and American English. Find out the different types, forms, and expressions of rope, such as a thick cord, a lasso, or a noose.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › ropeRope - definition of rope by The Free Dictionary

    Rope is a flexible cord of tightly intertwined fibers or wire, or a string of items attached in one line. Learn the different meanings, uses, and idioms of rope from various sources and dictionaries.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrope noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word rope, a very strong thick string made by twisting thinner strings, wires, etc. together. Find out the idioms and collocations with rope and see pictures and example sentences.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ropeRope - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A rope is made by twisting strands of fiber together into a single, sturdy length. Use a rope to make a swing, tie a hog, or keep people out of your tree house. Ropes are handy on sailboats for tying up sails; you also use ropes for mountain climbing, lassoing a steer, raising a curtain on a theater stage, and doing aerial tricks in the circus.