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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

  • (..) I bet Elsa's the nicest, gentlest, Warmest person ever. Oh, look at that. I've been impaled. What now? It's too steep. I've only got one rope, And you don't know how to climb mountains. Says who? What are you doing? I'm going to see my sister. (..)
    2013 Frozen