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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
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

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

rope

2 of 2

verb

as in to cord

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rope
Noun
Snyder took a rope from his camouflage fanny pack, climbed the tree and tied the loose board tight. — Rich Larocco, Outdoor Life, 2 Nov. 2026 The way his team refused to let go of the rope — even with their head coach on the ropes, Riley deserved a victory lap. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
Cepeda had previously avoided being roped into a public debate, much to the annoyance of his rivals. — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026 There’s a big frontier out there to conquer, and Courseau is now enough of a cowboy to rope it, brand it, and ride it into the sunset. — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rope
  1. wire
  2. nuts and bolts
  3. cord
  4. cable
  5. specifics
  6. strap
  7. quirks
  8. tie
Noun
  • Clase and Ortiz, also an ex-Guardians pitcher have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy of wire and honor services fraud, sports bribery and money laundering.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Cut the restriction wire, and the bike gets access to its more entertaining personality.
    — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • For once the story seems less about progress in the nuts and bolts of how the cars weave their way around road hazards.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 June 2026
  • Some of my favorite Bonanza episodes were about the nuts and bolts of the Cartwrights’ cattle business and the kind of money their 2,000-acre spread generated from lumber.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 5 June 2026
Definition of nuts and bolts
Verb
  • Settings and controls Many electric or corded heating pads come with some type of temperature control, either through a remote or on the pad.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Electric snow blowers are corded and good for clearing light to moderate snow off patios, porches, walkways, and small-to-medium-size driveways.
    — Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of cord
Noun
  • When placed near a power cable, the fluctuating magnetic field passes through the inductor and induces a tiny alternating voltage across it.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Alabama kickoff specialist Lorcan Quinn from Donaghmore, Northern Ireland, laid fiber-optic cable and poured concrete for work before being noticed in a local kicking contest and making his way to the SEC.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of cable
Noun
  • May, in his statement, alluded to Atkins’ health too, but did not provide specifics.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But in one such district, Florida’s District 9, Republican Dan Green is not well-known despite a barrage of TV ads that are long on patriotic imagery but short on specifics.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of specifics
Verb
  • Travelers can also strap on ice skates for a turn around Rockefeller Center’s epic rink, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this season.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Friends have babies, partners, limited vacation days, different budgets, or no desire whatsoever to strap on snowshoes in the high Arctic.
    — Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of strap
Noun
  • But there are other financial superlatives and quirks — not to mention persistent cold feet about AI on Wall Street — that will keep many investors on the sidelines.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The total number of seats in New Zealand's Parliament changes due to quirks in how seat allocations are calculated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of quirks
Verb
  • The Tampa businessman, during his testimony, tied Sanon to the plot after testifying about their exchanges before and after the assassination.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
  • California surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke’s murder, initially reported as a home invasion in which his girlfriend had been zip-tied, sent shock waves through the surf community earlier this year.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of tie

Browse Nearby Words

roots (out)
rope
roped
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Rope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rope. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on rope

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about rope

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

31 Useful Rhetorical Devices

More Commonly Misspelled Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Longest Long Words List

The Words of the Week - Nov. 13

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)
See More

Popular

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
speech-bubble-untangle
Simplify The Convoluted Expression Quiz A quiz that’s as “uncomplicated as a round de...
See All