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Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
"Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers."
An individual length of such material.
"The swinging bridge is constructed of 40 logs and 30 ropes."
A cohesive strand of something.
"The duchess wore a rope of pearls to the soirée."
A continuous stream.
Synonyms
To tie (something) with rope.
"The robber roped the victims."
To throw a rope (or something similar, e.g. a lasso, cable, wire, etc.) around (something).
"The cowboy roped the calf."
To be formed into rope; to draw out or extend into a filament or thread.
To commit suicide.
"My life is a mess; I might as well rope."
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"Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers."
Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage tha…
"The swinging bridge is constructed of 40 logs and 30 ropes."
An individual length of such material.…
"The duchess wore a rope of pearls to the soirée."
A cohesive strand of something.…
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