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rope

/ɹəʊp/
Meanings
  • noun

    A thick and strong band or series of materials, typically twisted or braided, used for securing or lifting.

    - "The climbers used a rope to ascend the mountain."
    - "The farmer used a rope to pull the heavy water bucket."
    - "The firefighter threw a rope to the person in distress."
  • verb

    To secure or fasten with a rope.

    - "The pirates roped the prisoners to the mast."
    - "The sailor roped the boat to the dock."
    - "The cowboy roped the calf."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹoʊp/



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Synonyms

cord , line , twine , infinitude , rajju , lasso , bind , secure , tie
Rhymes
Words rhyming with rope
hope , scope , mope , slope , dope
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Rope (English) : A thick and strong band or series of materials, typically twisted or braided, used for securing or lifting.

  2. Rope (Scottish Gaelic) : A river, especially a wide one.

  3. Rope (Spanish) : To tie or bind.

  4. Rope (Italian) : A type of pasta.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Rope (English) : A thick and strong band or series of materials, typically twisted or braided, used for securing or lifting.

  2. Rope (Scottish Gaelic) : A river, especially a wide one.

Variants
List of all variants of rope that leads to same result
on the ropes , rope , ropelike , ropes , roped , roper , ropers , roping , rope tow , rope tows , rope ladder , rope off , roped off , ropes off , roping off , battle rope , battle ropes , battling rope , battling ropes , jump rope , jump ropes , wire rope , wire ropes , money for old rope , the end of her rope , the end of his rope , the end of one's rope , the end of their rope
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

ropes, rope's, ropey

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'roppa' meant 'to twist' or 'to coil'. The modern English word 'rope' comes from the Old North French word 'roppe' meaning 'a twisting' or 'a coil'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest rope ever recorded was over 12 miles long.

  2. The Guinness World Record for the fastest time to climb a 15-foot rope is held by Timothy Medhurst, who did it in 5.28 seconds.

  3. The word 'rope' is derived from the Old English word 'roppa', which meant 'to twist' or 'to coil'.

  4. Ropes have been used for various purposes throughout history, including as a tool for hunting, fishing, transportation, and construction.

  5. In literature, rope has been used as a metaphor for various things, such as bonds of friendship, ties that bind, or a lifeline.

  6. In art, rope has been used as a symbol of strength, security, or entanglement.

  7. In music, there are several songs that reference rope, such as 'The Rope' by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and 'Rope' by Grimes.

Related Concepts
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  1. Lasso: A type of rope with weights or hooks at the end, used for catching livestock.

  2. Net: A large mesh of interconnected fibers used for catching fish or other objects.

  3. Lanyard: A type of rope or cord with a clasp or hook at one end, used to secure or hold an object.

Culture
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Rope has been used for various purposes throughout history, including as a tool for hunting, fishing, transportation, and construction. In literature, rope has been used as a metaphor for various things, such as bonds of friendship, ties that bind, or a lifeline. In art, rope has been used as a symbol of strength, security, or entanglement. In music, there are several songs that reference rope, such as 'The Rope' by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and 'Rope' by Grimes.

How to Memorize "rope"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a thick, coiled rope. Visualize the texture, the color, and the weight.
    - Imagine wrapping the rope around your hand, feeling the rough fibers against your skin.
    - Imagine the sound of the rope being pulled through the water.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'rope' with the word 'security'.
    - Associate the word 'rope' with the word 'strength'.
    - Associate the word 'rope' with the word 'binding'.
    - Associate the word 'rope' with the word 'lifeline'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the sentence 'Ropes are strong, they secure, they save lives.'
    - Create a mental image of a person climbing a mountain with a rope.
    - Sing the rhyme 'A rope, a rope, a twisting thing, used to secure or lift a king.'

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