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Meaning of ropes
noun
- Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line. Example: Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers.
- An individual length of such material. Example: The swinging bridge is constructed of 40 logs and 30 ropes.
- A cohesive strand of something. Example: The duchess wore a rope of pearls to the soirée.
- A continuous stream.
- A hard line drive. Example: He hit a rope past third and into the corner.
verb
- To tie (something) with rope. Example: The robber roped the victims.
- To throw a rope (or something similar, e.g. a lasso, cable, wire, etc.) around (something). Example: The cowboy roped the calf.
- To be formed into rope; to draw out or extend into a filament or thread.
- To commit suicide. Example: My life is a mess; I might as well rope.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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