rope 1 of 2

noun

ˈrōp How to pronounce rope (audio)
Definition of ropenext
1
as in wire
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things used a rope to tie the boat to the dock

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2
as in mechanics
ropes plural the characteristic peculiarities and technicalities of something needs a mentor who will show her the ropes of running a catering business

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3
as in brass tacks
ropes plural the specific practical details of something still learning the ropes of her new job

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rope

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verb

as in to cord

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Recent Examples of rope
Noun
His first experience of the championship will come from inside the ropes, competing alongside some of the world’s best players. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 4 July 2026 With their billowing sails, teakwood decks and mazes of ropes and rigging, ships like Eagle draw throngs of visitors hoping to get a glimpse of the past. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Verb
Ava McCue then roped a ball through the infield gap, which proceeded to roll all the way to deep center as the Dragons broke things open at 5-0. — Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026 Kids can rope swing over obstacles, conquer glass and log bridges, shoot down a 70-foot-long slide and discover panoramic views of Denver 90 feet in the air. — Laura Daily, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rope
  1. wire
  2. specifics
  3. strap
  4. cable
  5. quirks
  6. tie
  7. cord
  8. thread
Noun
  • That includes arranging seat belts into place and manipulating small fastenings; working with delicate parts like hoses, wires, carpets and trim panels and supervising technology on the floor.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • There were four vehicles involved in the crash, and a utility pole with communication wires was down, said Jennifer Middleton, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 6 July 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • Navy officials in Manta, a larger, neighboring port city, said that a search had been activated, but offered no specifics.
    — Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
  • Francona wouldn't go into specifics on what ailment Myers may be dealing with.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of specifics
Verb
  • Outside Delhi, a 32-year-old garment maker identified as Lalita says her factory now requires everyone to strap a GoPro camera to their heads at the start of each shift.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 July 2026
  • Invisible hands strap her legs onto the stirrups, an iron fist plunging her through a tunneling, gravity‑bending, black underground.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Definition of strap
Noun
  • The mid-size frame and 'fuel' tank are newly designed for this model; the latter is actually a two-liter lockable storage box that can hold your gloves and charging cable.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
  • The kit also comes with thoughtful extras, including a spare bulb, cable ties, a spring clip, and a solar panel for breezy installation.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of cable
Noun
  • The spindle’s mechanical quirks show just how weird materials science can get at the finest scales of life.
    — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • Fortunately, the underlying hardware platform feels substantially more mature than the occasional software quirks suggest.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
Definition of quirks
Verb
  • Acuff hit one of two free throws to tie the game with 38 seconds remaining.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • Gomez's glam team tied the look together with a sleek bun, pink lipstick, and smoky eye makeup.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of tie
Noun
  • Using tennis balls, wooden planks, a long cord and a string trimmer, Burkett meticulously measured and sculpted the design into a display visible from above.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Accessibility One Aldwych has accessible rooms available with wide doors, walk-in showers, grab rails, and emergency pull cords.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Definition of cord
Verb
  • These specialized cells multiply and close up wounds to reduce the risk of infection, threading the site with stiff strings of collagen and fibronectin for extra support.
    — Mike McRae June 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2026
  • In one of prettiest team goals of this tournament, Ayase Ueda skillfully found Ritsu Doan, who threaded it to Maeda.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026
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“Rope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rope. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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