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
Inuit legend holds that a woman was dragged into the ocean by a harpoon rope after the weapon had hit a narwhal and was transformed into the animal herself. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026 Countless online courses now promise to teach the ropes of content creation, while Arizona State University will be offering a new content creation major. — Julianna Pillemer, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
The lawsuit has also roped in debate over the bureau’s February 2026 policy, which the government contends has replaced earlier guidance issued under an executive order that Lamberth initially enjoined last June. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026 Ava McCue then roped a ball through the infield gap, which proceeded to roll all the way to deep center as the Dragons broke things open at 5-0. — Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 23 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
  • Electronic circuits move electrical signals through wires, while these biological circuits move molecules between bacterial colonies.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The standard process of arc welding creates an electric arc between an electrode stick or wire and metal material.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 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
  • After multiple attempts to stave off its death over the decades, it is being choked by the chains and cables meant to support it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • That might prove to be difficult, if not prohibitively expensive or just impossible, in urban areas with sewers, gas lines, fiber optic cables and whatnot installed beneath streets, parkways, sidewalks and paved alleys.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of cable
Noun
  • The company declined to comment on the specifics of the contract and procurement process but followed all state rules, spokesperson Erika Callahan said in a statement.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Guthrie is more than a month late on a report detailing the specifics of how that money was used.
    — Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of specifics
Verb
  • AirsFish Soccer Shin Guards for Kids Breathable and sweat-absorbent, these shin guards strap around the foot to stay securely in place.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Members of the TreeCircus crew will help participants strap into the rope system and teach them how to climb using only the power of their own body.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of strap
Noun
  • So the goal, in many ways, is a continuation, just mixed with some new quirks.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The film leans on the cafe’s constant churn of strangers coming and going to draw out each character’s voice, temperament and quirks at a brisk clip.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of quirks
Verb
  • The next batter, Sogard, pulled a hanging breaking ball from Hentges off the Green Monster, driving in Monasterio and tying the game.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Right-hander Ben Joyce, who had not given up a run in any of his first six games, was a strike away from ending it when the Rangers’ Wyatt Langford blooped a 102 mph pitch into right field for a game-tying double.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Rope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rope. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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