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rope


Main Entry: 1rope
Pronunciation: \ˈrōp\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English rāp; akin to Old High German reif hoop
Date: before 12th century

1 a : a large stout cord of strands of fibers or wire twisted or braided together b : a long slender strip of material used as rope <rawhide rope> c : a hangman's noose d : lariat
2 : a row or string consisting of things united by or as if by braiding, twining, or threading
3 plural : special or basic techniques or procedures <show him the ropes>
4 : line drive

rope·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

on the ropes : in a defensive and often helpless position


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