Synonyms of ropes

ropes 1 of 2

noun

plural of rope

1

as in mechanics

the characteristic peculiarities and technicalities of something

needs a mentor who will show her the ropes of running a catering business

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mechanics
• workings
• ins and outs
• details
• minutiae
• incidentals
• particulars
• quirks
• brass tacks
• nuts and bolts
• oddities

2

as in brass tacks

the specific practical details of something

still learning the ropes of her new job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brass tacks
• specifics
• nuts and bolts
• technicalities
• quirks
• nitty-gritty
• ins and outs
• minutiae
• particulars
• incidentals
• ramifications
• peculiarities
• oddities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• big picture

ropes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rope

as in wires

Related Words

• wires
• straps
• cords
• ties
• threads
• cinches
• binds
• trusses
• tethers
• bands
• knots
• girds
• leashes
• girts
• coils
• lashes
• tangles
• snarls
• laces
• intertwines
• winds
• interlaces
• entangles
• interweaves
• twists

Dissimilar Words

• unties
• unbinds
• unfastens
• unstraps
• undoes
• unlaces
• unstrings
• unleashes
• unlooses
• unloosens
• unravels
• untwists
• disentangles
• untangles
• unwinds
• uncoils
• unthreads
• unlashes
• untethers
• unspools
• untwines
• unsnarls

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ropes

Noun

In our newsroom this summer, 14 are engaged in a professional educational Sacbee course in journalism, working alongside our staff covering local news politics and sports; capturing visuals; and learning the ropes of audience engagement. — Scott Lebar, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

As Hayes climbed the ropes for a finisher, Baron Corbin appeared on the apron, threw him off for a disqualification, then dropped both men with End of Days. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Members of the Baker County team set up a system of ropes and rappelled themselves down a steep embankment off the road to access the river, police said. — Kevin Fixler july 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026

The exclusive Fenty launch in 2017 was such a success that for months afterward, Harvey Nichols had to place velvet ropes outside the entrance to keep the crowds in check. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

The property houses four 18-hole mini golf courses, an arcade, go-karts, ropes course, zipline, flat rides and two roller coasters. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

The three stuck on the cliff were then pulled up using ropes and harnesses. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

His first experience of the championship will come from inside the ropes, competing alongside some of the world’s best players. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Much like Argentina, the Three Lions were put against the ropes by the Democratic Republic of the Congo. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026