rope

rope

noun

Definition of ROPE

1

a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things <used a rope to tie the boat to the dock>

Synonyms cable, lace, lacing, line, rope, string, wire

Related Words guy, halyard, lanyard, stay; bungee cord, whipcord

2

ropes pl  the characteristic peculiarities and technicalities of something <needs a mentor who will show her the ropes of running a catering business>

Synonyms mechanics, ropes, workings

Related Words details, incidentals, minutiae, particulars; oddities, quirks; brass tacks, nuts and bolts

3

ropes pl  the specific practical details of something <still learning the ropes of her new job>

Synonyms brass tacks, nuts and bolts, ropes

Related Words incidentals, ins and outs, minutiae, particulars, specifics, technicalities; oddities, peculiarities, quirks; ramifications

Near Antonyms big picture