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
The two firefighters, listening to their radios, hustled to the upstream bridge, prepared rope and watched the water. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 Massive steel ropes hidden in shafts at the corners of the buildings apply dynamic force to keep the new buildings steady. — Andrew Ginter, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 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
  • What happens now Nearly two years after that first $10 million wire, the scandal has left a strange legacy.
    — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The singer arrived on the red carpet wearing a black sculptural ensemble with an elaborate wire and loop headpiece and a lofty pair of Saint Laurent platform heels.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 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
  • Number 87 strutted into Arrowhead Stadium after the NFL bye week wearing a cable knit, wool-blend letterman cardigan ($249) from the line.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Ring monitor has a USB-C power port on the bottom and comes with a USB-C cable and a USB AC power adapter.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of cable
Noun
  • While many of the specifics are kept under wraps beforehand, this year’s outing for Pink will feature models Gabby Moura, Yoon Young Bae, Jordan Leftwich and more.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But that won't necessarily help workers keep their jobs, Cappelli and Rousseau say, and can instead fuel burnout, especially if workers are doing it for months or years before companies reveal the specifics of the job cuts.
    — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of specifics
Verb
  • Perhaps a nice little ride to strap to the back of your truck and go places?
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Until then, Hill will keep his workouts going and wait for the chance to strap on pads and start playing in the NFL once again – that is if a team wants his services in 2026.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of strap
Noun
  • His high-fashion clowns, bears and other quirks always deliver.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Karina Longworth loves Los Angeles for all its quirks and charms.
    — Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of quirks
Verb
  • Sills said that a boater found Williams' empty boat tied to a railroad trestle close to Haslam's Marina on Wednesday morning.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Brewers hit 154 home runs this season, tied for the second-fewest in the majors.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
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