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rope
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- pronunciation:
- rop
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- at the end of one's rope, know the ropes, learn the ropes
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a strong, flexible, usu. thick and heavy line of twisted or braided hemp, nylon, or similar material.
We got some rope and made a clothesline.
- similar words:
- band, cable, line
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| definition 2: |
an implement made of such a line with a noose at one end, such as a lasso or a hangman's rope.
They found him hanging by a rope. |
| definition 3: |
a long, stringy piece of something, or several things strung or wound together, in the form of a heavy line.
a rope of taffya rope of garlic |
| related words: |
leash, tether, tie, tow, twine, twist |
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| phrase: |
at the end of one's rope, know the ropes, learn the ropes |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
ropes, roping, roped |
| definition 1: |
to tie or tie up with, or as if with, a rope.
She roped her bicycle to the fence.He roped his suitcase closed.[verb + smby/smth + past participle
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| definition 2: |
to enclose or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by "off").
They roped off part of the seating area for special guests. |
| definition 3: |
to catch with, or as if with, a lasso.
The cowboy roped the calf. |
| definition 4: |
(informal) to trick, mislead, or press into service against one's will (often fol. by "into").
He was roped into serving on the committee. |
| related words: |
bind, lash, tie, truss |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to be drawn out in a line or filament like a rope.
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