English words starting with rope

Meanings of Rope:

noun

A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.

Usage examples:

There was no way down, even with a rope

verb

Catch, fasten, or secure with rope.

Usage examples:

The calves must be roped and led out of the stockade

Meanings of Rope-a-dope:

idiom

A boxing tactic: pretending to be trapped against the ropes while your opponent wears himself out throwing punches

noun

A boxing tactic of pretending to be trapped against the ropes, goading an opponent to throw tiring ineffective punches.

Usage examples:

Drawing upon other-worldly fortitude and raw courage, ali simply outlasted foreman, with his rope-a…

Meanings of Rope-in:

phrasal verb

Persuade someone to take part in an activity despite their reluctance.

Usage examples:

Anyone who could sing in tune was roped in

Meanings of Rope-off:

phrasal verb

To surround an area or place with ropes in order to keep people out

Usage examples:

The police roped off the scene of the crime.

Meanings of Ropeable:

adjective

Angry; furious.

Usage examples:

The idea of it gets him absolutely ropeable

Meanings of Ropebark:

noun

The leatherwood, dirca palustris (family thymelaeaceae), a north american shrub with very tough bark.

Meanings of Roped:

verb

Catch, fasten, or secure with rope.

Usage examples:

The calves must be roped and led out of the stockade

noun

A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.

Usage examples:

There was no way down, even with a rope

Meanings of Ropelike:

adjective

Characteristic of or resembling a rope; like rope.

adverb

In the manner of a rope.

Meanings of Ropemaker:

noun

A person who makes ropes; a roper.

Meanings of Roper:

noun

A person who uses a lasso to catch an animal, especially in a rodeo.

Usage examples:

A calf that runs fast or kicks hard can foil a roper's finest effort

Meanings of Roperies:

noun

A place (formerly long stretch of ground) where ropes are made, a ropewalk.

Meanings of Ropers:

noun

A person who uses a lasso to catch an animal, especially in a rodeo.

Usage examples:

A calf that runs fast or kicks hard can foil a roper's finest effort

Meanings of Ropery:

noun

A place (formerly long stretch of ground) where ropes are made, a ropewalk.

Meanings of Ropes:

noun

A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.

Usage examples:

There was no way down, even with a rope

verb

Catch, fasten, or secure with rope.

Usage examples:

The calves must be roped and led out of the stockade

Meanings of Ropewalk:

noun

A long piece of ground where ropes are made.

Meanings of Ropewalker:

noun

A performer on a tightrope.

Meanings of Ropewalks:

noun

A long piece of ground where ropes are made.

Meanings of Ropeway:

noun

A transport system for materials or people, used especially in mines or mountainous areas, in which carriers are suspended from moving cables powered by a motor.

Usage examples:

The authorities could even think of introducing modern systems such as ropeways to transport goods …

Meanings of Ropeways:

noun

A transport system for materials or people, used especially in mines or mountainous areas, in which carriers are suspended from moving cables powered by a motor.

Usage examples:

The authorities could even think of introducing modern systems such as ropeways to transport goods …

Meanings of Ropey:

adjective

Resembling a rope, especially in being long, strong, and fibrous.

Usage examples:

The ropy roots of the old tree