Pronunciation

/rəʊp/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A long, flexible cord made of twine, yarn, or other pliable material, used for various purposes such as tying, securing, or suspending objects. 2. (figurative) A means or tool for achieving something; a connection or link. 3. A length of wire used in telecommunications or electrical wiring. 4. A line of people or vehicles connected end-to-end, often in a queue or procession.

• Verb: To tie or fasten with a rope; to hoist or pull up using a rope. 2. To use a rope or cables to control or guide something, like a ship or a crane.

Phrases

• “Rope in” means to persuade or entice someone to participate. 2. “Rope out” is to prolong an argument or discussion. 3. “A piece of rope” refers to a small amount of the material.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The climber secured the rope around the tree for safety.” 2. “The ship was moored at the dock with a thick rope.” 3. “The old man had a lifetime’s worth of memories tied up in that rope.”

Synonyms

• Cord
• Lanyard
• Line
• Cable
• Tether -缢索 (yì suǒ) (Chinese)

Antonyms

• Loose
• Unsecured
• Untangled

Related Words

• Braided rope: A type of rope made by intertwining multiple strands.
• Rope ladder: A device with rungs or steps connected by ropes for climbing.
• Ropewalk: An old-fashioned factory where rope is spun and twisted.
• Rope trick: A deceptive act involving manipulation of a rope.