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rop·ing I. \ˈrōpiŋ\ adjective Etymology: Middle English ropinge, from present participle of (assumed) Middle English ropen to be ropy, from Middle English rope (I) archaic : ropy II. noun (-s) Etymology: rope (I) + -ing 1. : ropes, cordage 2. : boltrope 3. : roving; specifically : a wool sliver delivered from the finisher card ready for spinning |