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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

  • (..) start pulling you in. I'm gonna start... Hey, Doc. - Just hold on. Hang on. I am gonna pull you in. Ryan, listen. - I'm gonna pull you in. - You have to let me go. - No. The ropes are too loose. I'm pulling you with me. You have to let me go, or we both die. I'm not letting you go! We're fine! (..)
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