thừng chão

Người leo núi dùng thừng chão để leo lên vách đá.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Rope / Heavy rope: A strong, thick cord made by twisting together strands of natural fiber (like hemp or jute) or synthetic material, used for tying, lifting, or pulling heavy objects. "Thừng chão" typically implies a rope that is thicker, heavier, and stronger than a simple "dây" (string) or "thừng" (which can also mean rope).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Thủy thủ buộc con tàu vào cột bằng một sợi thừng chão. (The sailor tied the ship to the post with a heavy rope.)
  • Họ dùng thừng chão để kéo chiếc xe ra khỏi hố. (They used a thick rope to pull the car out of the ditch.)
  • Cuộn thừng chão này rất chắc chắn. (This coil of rope is very sturdy.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "thừng chão" is somewhat traditional and evokes imagery of maritime or heavy-duty manual labor. In modern contexts, the simpler word "dây thừng" is more commonly used for "rope."

Variants and Related Words

• Dây thừng (n): Rope. A more common, general term.
• Dây cáp (n): Cable, wire rope. Usually made of metal strands.
• Sợi dây (n): String, cord. A general term for a thinner line.

Synonyms

• Rope: A length of strong cord.
• Cordage: A collective term for ropes and cords, especially in sailing.
• Hawser: A thick rope or cable for mooring or towing a ship.

Related Idioms

• Buộc bằng thừng chão: To bind with a heavy rope (implies a very secure or forceful binding).
  • Công an buộc tay tên cướp bằng thừng chão. (The police bound the robber's hands with a heavy rope.)