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Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense ropes, present participle roping, past tense, past participle roped

1. variable noun

A rope is a thick cord or wire that is made by twisting together several thinner cords or wires. Ropes are used for jobs such as pulling cars, tying up boats, or tying things together.

He tied the rope around his waist.

...a climbing rope.

...a piece of rope.

Synonyms: cord, line, cable, strand More Synonyms of rope

2. verb

If you rope one thing to another, you tie the two things together with a rope.

I roped myself to the chimney. [VERB noun + to]

[Also V n together]

Synonyms: tie, bind, moor, lash More Synonyms of rope

3. plural noun [the NOUN]

The ropes refers to the fence made of rope that surrounds a boxing ring or a wrestling ring.

He was knocked through the ropes by Tafer.

See give sb enough rope to hang

See to learn the ropes

See to know the ropes

See money for old rope

See on the ropes

See show sb the ropes

Phrasal verbs:

See rope in

See rope off

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单词	rope
释义	Trends of rope View usage for: rope (roʊp) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense ropes, present participle roping, past tense, past participle roped 1. variable noun A rope is a thick cord or wire that is made by twisting together several thinner cords or wires. Ropes are used for jobs such as pulling cars, tying up boats, or tying things together. He tied the rope around his waist. ...a climbing rope. ...a piece of rope. Synonyms: cord, line, cable, strand More Synonyms of rope 2. verb If you rope one thing to another, you tie the two things together with a rope. I roped myself to the chimney. [VERB noun + to] [Also V n together] Synonyms: tie, bind, moor, lash More Synonyms of rope 3. plural noun [the NOUN] The ropes refers to the fence made of rope that surrounds a boxing ring or a wrestling ring. He was knocked through the ropes by Tafer. 4. See give sb enough rope to hang 5. See to learn the ropes 6. See to know the ropes 7. See money for old rope 8. See on the ropes 9. See show sb the ropes Phrasal verbs: See rope in See rope off rope in British English (rəʊp) noun 1. a. a fairly thick cord made of twisted and intertwined hemp or other fibres or of wire or other strong material b. (as modifier) a rope bridge a rope ladder 2. a row of objects fastened or united to form a line a rope of pearls a rope of onions 3. a quantity of material twisted or wound in the form of a cord 4. anything in the form of a filament or strand, esp something viscous or glutinous a rope of slime 5. the rope 6. give someone enough rope to hang himself or herself 7. know the ropes 8. on the ropes 9. show someone the ropes verb 10. (transitive) to bind or fasten with or as if with a rope 11. (transitive; usually foll by off) to enclose or divide by means of a rope 12. (intransitive) to become extended in a long filament or thread 13. (when intr, foll by up) mountaineering to tie (climbers) together with a rope Word origin Old English rāp; related to Old Saxon rēp, Old High German reif rope in American English (roʊp) noun 1. a thick, strong cord made of intertwisted strands of fiber, thin wires, leather strips, etc. 2. [pl.] such cords strung between posts to enclose a boxing ring 3. a. such a cord, or a noose made of it, for hanging a person b. death by hanging with the 4. lasso 5. a. a length, esp. a thick, flexible length, of something a rope of taffy, a rope of hair b. a ropelike string of things put together by or as by twisting, twining, braiding, or threading a rope of pearls 6. a ropelike, sticky formation in a liquid, as in wine verb transitiveWord forms: roped or ˈroping 7. to fasten, tie, or confine with or as with a rope 8. to connect or tie together (esp. mountain climbers) by a rope 9. to separate, mark off, or enclose with a rope usually with in, off, or out 10. US to catch or throw with a lasso verb intransitive 11. to become ropelike and sticky to cook candy until it ropes Idioms: give someone (enough) rope know the ropes on the ropes rope in the end of one's rope Derived forms roper (ˈroper) noun Word origin ME rop < OE rap, akin to Ger reif (Goth raip) < IE reip-, rag, piece of cloth < base rei-, to tear > reap, reef2 More idioms containing rope at the end of your rope give someone enough rope to hang themselves money for old rope Image of rope © BonD80, Shutterstock Examples of 'rope' in a sentence rope They used ladders and rope to free her. Times, Sunday Times (2017) The remainder used a rope thrown down the bank to haul themselves up. The Sun (2017) Use this bright skipping rope for toning and improving cardio fitness. The Sun (2016) No other kind of skipping rope works. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He will be dangerous given any rope. The Sun (2016) The rope used was extremely robust and had been tied to the tow bar attachment, he added. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I can think of no better day for her to be given enough rope to hang herself. The Sun (2016) The men used a rope thought to have been made from sheets to drop down the 20ft wall and flee. Times, Sunday Times (2016) What mattered to him was the here and now, and if that meant money for old rope, so much the better. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There seems to be a narrow rope bridge leading from my chair to my desk. The Times Literary Supplement (2011) They used slings of rope to lower us from one strong set of arms to another. Baxter, Stephen Anti-Ice (1993) All the prisoners are locked together on a length of wire rope. The Sun (2010) They had velvet ropes and attendants to keep us waiting. Times, Sunday Times (2015) She got caught wide last time in a race where the winner was given too much rope. The Sun (2011) This is an argument that carries with it enough rope to hang itself. Times, Sunday Times (2013) She handed me a skipping rope and off we went. The Sun (2016) Above that the hoist ropes become too heavy. Times, Sunday Times (2010) You cling to a cliff face longer without ropes. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Two strands of yarn interwoven to make one rope. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This really was money for old rope. Times, Sunday Times (2013) We had utter confidence in the security of the rope he had fastened for us. Christianity Today (2000) Tie them together using string rope or rags. The Sun (2014) This deal allows them to learn the ropes. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Rescuers used ropes to get close to the man before he was hauled into their dinghy. The Sun (2014) Then attach yourself and stride past the velvet rope in conversation with somebody. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Give him rope about the less important things. Times, Sunday Times (2015) All you need is a skipping rope. The Sun (2008) These had iron frames, iron ribs and rope twisted round the iron stays. Max Arthur Lost Voices of the Edwardians: 19011910 in the words of the Men & Women Who WereThere (2006) You can explore treetops on rope bridges, jungle walkways and platforms. The Sun (2011) Victims have their elbows and feet tied tightly together behind their backs, often with wire or plastic rope that makes their limbs bleed. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Another fine joke involves a thick rope, while there's an extended and literal running gag that transforms one circular sprinter into a misplaced couch potato. Times, Sunday Times (2012) In other languages rope British English: rope /rəʊp/ NOUN A rope is a very thick cord, made by twisting together several thinner cords. He tied the rope around his waist. American English: rope Arabic: حَبْل Brazilian Portuguese: corda Chinese: 绳 Croatian: konop Czech: provaz Danish: reb Dutch: touw European Spanish: cuerda Finnish: köysi French: corde German: Seil Greek: σκοινί Italian: corda Japanese: ロープ Korean: 밧줄 Norwegian: tau Polish: sznur European Portuguese: corda Romanian: frânghie Russian: веревка Latin American Spanish: cuerda Swedish: rep Thai: เชือก Turkish: ip Ukrainian: мотузка Vietnamese: dây chão British English: rope VERB If you rope one thing to another, you tie the two things together with a rope. I roped myself to the chimney. American English: rope Brazilian Portuguese: amarrar Chinese: 系用绳 European Spanish: atar con una cuerda French: encorder German: festbinden Italian: legarecon corda Japanese: ロープで縛る Korean: 밧줄로 묶다 European Portuguese: amarrar Latin American Spanish: atar con una cuerda All related terms of 'rope' rope in If you say that you were roped in to do a particular task , you mean that someone persuaded you to help them do that task. bell rope a rope attached to a bell buoy rope a rope attaching a buoy to its anchor guy rope A guy rope is a rope or wire that has one end fastened to a tent or pole and the other end fixed to the ground, so that it keeps the tent or pole in position. jump rope A jump rope is a piece of rope, usually with handles at each end . You exercise with it by turning it round and round and jumping over it. leg rope a rope used to secure an animal by its hind leg rope burn a burn on the skin caused by friction from a rope rope off If you rope off an area, you tie ropes between posts all around its edges so that people cannot enter it without permission . rope yarn the natural or synthetic fibres out of which rope is made skip rope A skip rope is a piece of rope, usually with handles at each end. You exercise or play with it by turning it around and around and jumping over it. the rope a rope, noose , or halter used for hanging wire rope rope made of strands of wire twisted together bungee rope a type of stretchy rope consisting of elastic strands often in a fabric casing . Bungee cords may be used in parachuting , bungee jumping or to secure loads . Ones used for securing loads often have hooks on either end. guest rope any line sent or trailed over the side of a vessel as a convenience for boats drawing alongside, as an aid in warping or towing , etc guide rope a stay or rope attached to another rope that is lifting a load , either to steady the load or guide the rope Manila rope rope of Manila hemp rope dancer an acrobat who performs on a tightrope rope ladder A rope ladder is a ladder made of two long ropes connected by short pieces of rope, wood, or metal. rope-length a length of standard climbing rope , normally 50–60m rope maker a craftsman who makes ropes rope trick → Indian rope trick rope walker an acrobat who performs on a tightrope towing-rope a rope or cable used for towing a vehicle or vessel trail rope a long rope formerly used for various military purposes , esp to allow a vehicle, horses, or men to pull a gun carriage clothes rope a piece of rope, cord , or wire on which clean washing is hung to dry or air jumping rope a cord , usually having handles at each end, that is held in the hands and swung round and down so that the holder or others can jump over it rope's end a short piece of rope , esp as formerly used for flogging sailors skipping-rope A skipping rope or skip rope is a piece of rope, usually with handles at each end. You exercise or play with it by turning it round and round and jumping over it. kernmantel rope a rope made of many straight nylon fibres within a plaited sheath ; used for its tensile strength, freedom from twisting, and elasticity rope-a-dope a method of tiring out a boxing opponent by pretending to be trapped on the ropes while the opponent expends energy on punches that are blocked towrope A towrope is a strong rope that is used for pulling vehicles. Indian rope-trick the supposed Indian feat of climbing an unsupported rope boltrope a rope sewn to the foot or luff of a sail to strengthen it money for old rope If you describe a payment as money for old rope , you are emphasizing that it is earned very easily , for very little effort. the end of one's rope the end of one's endurance , resources , etc. at the end of your rope feeling desperate because you are in a difficult situation and do not know how to deal with it. The usual British expression is at the end of your tether . give someone (enough) rope to allow someone freedom of action in the expectation that that person will overreach himself or herself give sb enough rope to hang If you give someone enough rope to hang themselves , you give them the freedom to do a job in their own way because you hope that their attempts will fail and that they will look foolish . give someone enough rope to hang themselves to give someone the freedom to do something in the way they want to do it, usually in the hope that they will fail or become weak by doing it the wrong way give someone enough rope to hang himself or herself to allow someone to accomplish his or her own downfall by his or her own foolish acts Chinese translation of 'rope' rope (rəup) n (c/u) 绳(繩)子 (shéngzi) (根, gēn) vt (= tie) 将(將) ... 拴在 (jiāng ... shuān zài) [climbers etc] (also rope together) 用绳(繩)捆(綑)绑(綁) (yòng shéng kǔnbǎng) to know the ropes 掌握诀(訣)窍(竅) (zhǎngwò juéqiào) All related terms of 'rope' rope in ( inf : person ) 说(說)服 ... 参(參)加 shuōfú ... cānjiā rope off ( area ) 用绳(繩)围(圍)起 yòng shéng wéiqǐ tow rope 拖绳(繩) tuōshéng [ 根 gēn ] skip rope 跳绳(繩) tiàoshéng [ 根 gēn ] [ 英 = skipping rope ] skipping rope 跳绳(繩) tiàoshéng [ 美 = skip rope ] guy ( man ) 家(傢)伙 jiāhuo [ 个(個) gè ] (noun) in the sense of cord Definition a fairly thick cord made of intertwined fibres or wire He tied the rope around his waist. Synonyms cord The door had been tied shut with a length of nylon cord. line a piece of fishing line cable strand high fences, topped by strands of barbed wire hawser (verb) in the sense of tie Definition to tie with a rope I roped myself to the chimney. Synonyms tie She tied her horse to a fence post. bind Bind the ends of the card together with thread. moor She had moored her boat on the right bank of the river. lash Secure the anchor by lashing it to the rail. hitch We hitched the horse to the cart. fasten The dress fastens down the back. tether He dismounted, tethering his horse to a tree. pinion His arms were pinioned against his sides. lasso idiom See know the ropes phrasal verb See rope someone in or into something phrase See the rope Additional synonyms in the sense of bind Definition to make secure, such as with a rope Bind the ends of the card together with thread. Synonyms tie, unite, join, stick, secure, attach, wrap, rope, knot, strap, lash, glue, tie up, hitch, paste, fasten, truss, make fast in the sense of fasten Definition to make or become secure or joined The dress fastens down the back. Synonyms tie, bind, lace, tie up in the sense of hitch Definition to fasten with a knot or tie We hitched the horse to the cart. Synonyms fasten, join, attach, unite, couple, tie, connect, harness, tether, yoke, make fast Synonyms of 'rope' rope Explore 'rope' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of lash Definition to bind or secure with rope, string, or cord Secure the anchor by lashing it to the rail. Synonyms fasten, join, tie, secure, bind, rope, strap, make fast in the sense of line Definition a wire or string with a particular function a piece of fishing line Synonyms string, cable, wire (old-fashioned), strand, rope, thread, cord, filament, wisp in the sense of moor Definition to secure a ship or boat with cables, ropes, or anchors so that it remains in one place She had moored her boat on the right bank of the river. Synonyms tie up, fix, secure, anchor, dock, lash, berth, fasten, make fast in the sense of pinion Definition to confine His arms were pinioned against his sides. Synonyms immobilize, tie, bind, chain, confine, fasten, shackle, pin down, fetter, manacle in the sense of strand Definition one of the individual fibres of string or wire that form a rope, cord, or cable high fences, topped by strands of barbed wire Synonyms filament, fibre, thread, length, lock, string, twist, rope, wisp, tress in the sense of tether Definition to tie with a tether He dismounted, tethering his horse to a tree. Synonyms tie, secure, bind, chain, rope, restrain, fasten, shackle, leash, fetter, manacle
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