noun / verb
rope
ROHP/rəʊp/
A strong twisted cord used to bind or pull.
A thick rope forms a loose coil with a frayed end.
Etymology
Old English rāp denoted a strong, heavy cord of considerable thickness. The modern sense keeps that same emphasis on substantial cordage.
In context
esparto grass fibers or jute, the long fibers from, well, this plant. Now these fibers are coiled into rope, and this rope is woven into a sole.
More examples
- We use a rope to pull the boat ashore.
- The rancher ropes the calf before checking its injured leg.
- Workers rope off the damaged steps.
- My sister roped me into helping her move.
Forms
rope · ropes · roped · roping