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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

  • (..) before we ever even got into this world. The Cherokee would wrap their pregnant women's bellies in snake skin. Induce labor, scare the child out. Put that around your bed at night. Snake won't cross a braided rope. Thanks. So what's that tattoo for then? A reminder. Don't get bit. (..)
    2012 Mud