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Rope

UK /["/rəʊp/"]/US /["/rəʊp/"]/

Definition

very strong thick string made by twisting thinner strings, wires, etc. together

In simple words: A strong, thick string made of many threads twisted together.

Examples

He used a rope to tie the boxes together.
They saw a thick rope hanging from the tree.
The children played a game of tug-of-war with a long rope.
She could hear the rope creaking as it held the weight of the climbers.
The sailors used the rope to secure the sail on the boat.
A rope can also be used in a gym for climbing exercises.

Usage notes

Use 'rope' when talking about tying things securely. It's appropriate in most contexts, like construction or sports. Avoid it in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'rope' as 'rope' — imagine tying a boat to a dock.

Collocations

strong
guy
mooring
length
piece
coil
knot
tie (something together with)
untie

Synonyms

cord
line
string
twine
cable

Antonyms

release
unbind

Common mistakes

Confused with 'string'; 'rope' is much thicker.
Incorrectly using 'ropes' when referring to a single rope.
Using 'rope' as a verb when it is only a noun.