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rope

Definition

  • noun: a strong, thick string that is made by twisting many thin strings or fibers together
  • noun: a large stout cord of strands of fibers or wire twisted or braided together
  • verb: to bind, fasten, or tie (something or someone) with a rope
  • verb: to bind, fasten, or tie with a rope or cord
  • + 'in' or 'into'
  • synonyms: entice, inveigle, decoy

Examples

  • It shouldn't be necessary to 'jump through hoops' to get a computer to work properly.

  • I've been dealing with their lies for too long. I'm at the 'end of my rope'.

  • The children are outside 'skipping'. [=('US') 'skipping rope, jumping rope']

Movie quotes

  • (..) - (CHANTING IN OLD NORSE) MAN: Pull! ALL: Heave! Heave! Heave! MAN: Slow! Release! - MAN: More rope! - (GRUNTING) Good night, sweet Magnus. (WHISPERS) My sweet child. Wait! You have been forbidden from entering. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8
  • (..) Keep them coming. VIKINGS: Pull! Pull! Pull! VIKING: It's already off the cliff! VIKING: What do you want me to do? VIKING : Take the rope. Tie it off. VIKING : Do you want me to help you? Let me take this for you. VIKING : I have it. You take that one. VIKING : Ah, you had better say that. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8