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rope
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- pronunciation:
- rop
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a strong cord of twisted or woven fiber, wire, or similar material. Ropes can be used to tie, pull, or lift.
- similar words:
- band, cable, line
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definition 2: |
several things strung or wound together, in the form of a heavy cord.
The Italian restaurant has ropes of garlic hanging in the kitchen. |
related words: |
leash, tether, twine, twist |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
ropes, roping, roped |
definition 1: |
to tie or tie up with a rope, or as if with a rope.
Elise roped her suitcase closed when the latch broke. |
definition 2: |
to separate or mark off with a rope or ropes (often followed by "off").
They roped off part of the seating area for special guests. |
definition 3: |
to catch with a lasso, or as if with a lasso.
The cowboy roped the calf. |
related words: |
bind, lash, tie |
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