Word Image
plural: ropes
Part Of Speech
noun, verb
Word Meaning
noun: a large stout cord of strands (as of fiber or wire) twisted or braided together; the special way things are done (plural) ropes: as on a job)
verb: to bind, fasten, or tie with a rope; to set off or divide by a rope; to draw as if with a rope
Word Family
roped
roping
roper
ropery
ropewalk
towrope
tightrope
Sentences
The officials were busy roping off the street for the parade.
She managed to rope her friends into helping with the project.
It will take a few weeks for new employees to learn the ropes.
The hostages were tied up with rope and duct tape.
Tie the end of the rope to the post.
Throw me the rope to secure the boat at the dock.
Mountain climbers often rope themselves together for safety.
It will take a few weeks for new employees to learn the ropes.
The expert rodeo wrangler roped the calf easily.
The dog was roped to the fence.
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