rope
Noun:
- A strong, thick cord made of twisted or braided fibers: A rope is a length of material, typically made of natural fibers like hemp or synthetic materials like nylon, used for tying, pulling, or securing.
- A quantity of similar things strung together: A rope can refer to a string or series of items, such as onions or pearls.
- Execution by hanging: "The rope" is a euphemism for death by hanging.
Verb:
- To fasten, bind, or secure with a rope: The action of using a rope to tie something.
- To catch or capture with a lasso: To use a looped rope (a lasso) to ensnare an animal, such as a cow.
- To enclose or mark an area with a rope: To use a rope to set a boundary.
Noun:
- The sailors used a thick rope to secure the boat to the dock.
- She wore a beautiful rope of pearls to the gala.
- In the old west, criminals often faced the rope.
Verb:
- Please rope the luggage to the roof of the car.
- The cowboy skillfully roped the runaway calf.
- They roped off the construction site for safety.
"To know the ropes": To be experienced and understand the procedures of a particular activity or job.
- Don't worry, she'll train you. She really knows the ropes around here.
"To be on the ropes": To be in a very difficult situation and close to defeat or failure.
- After the scandal, the company was on the ropes financially.
"To give someone enough rope": To allow someone enough freedom of action to bring about their own downfall.
- The manager decided to give the arrogant new hire enough rope to hang himself.
Roping (n): The action or skill of catching cattle with a lasso.
- He won first prize in the roping competition.
Ropy (adj): Resembling a rope in being long, thick, and stringy; also used to describe a viscous liquid.
- The sauce had a ropy texture.
- He had ropy muscles.
- Cord: A thin, flexible string or rope.
- Line: A length of cord, especially one used for a specific purpose like fishing or sailing.
- Lariat/Lasso: A rope with a noose used for catching livestock.
Rope in: To persuade someone to participate in an activity, often reluctantly.
- I didn't want to organize the party, but my friends roped me in.
Rope off: To separate or enclose an area with a rope.
- Security roped off the backstage area from the public.
A rope of sand: Something that appears strong or binding but is actually weak and unreliable.
- Their alliance proved to be a rope of sand, collapsing at the first sign of trouble.
Money for old rope: Money earned for very little effort.
- Getting paid to test video games is like money for old rope.
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