rope — thick strong string made by twisting together several thinner strings
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: thick strong string made by twisting together several thinner strings
Pronunciation (IPA): /roʊp/
Example Sentences
- The escape artist freed himself from the rope in under 30 seconds.
- My cat thinks the jumping rope is a giant snake trying to attack me.
- She's still learning the ropes at her new job.
rope
NOUN[/roʊp/]
thick strong string made by twisting together several thinner strings
The sailor pulled the thick rope to secure the ship to the dock.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word "rope" derives from Old English "rap," which originated from Proto-Germanic roots meaning "to pull" or "to draw." The term evolved to refer to a twisted or braided cord used for pulling and binding purposes.
Breakdown
rap (Proto-Germanic: to pull, to draw) → rope (Old English noun form referring to twisted cord for pulling and binding).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The escape artist freed himself from the rope in under 30 seconds.”
“My cat thinks the jumping rope is a giant snake trying to attack me.”
“She's still learning the ropes at her new job.”
“The gym teacher's rope climbing test turned into a human sloth convention.”
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