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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

  • (..) You fuckin' son of a ... Get on the fuckin' boat. Help. Move, come on. Come on. - Cut the rope. Cut the rope. - Wait for amos, wait for amos... We go now. Go to the cannon. Don't leave, please. (..)
    2015 The Revenant