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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 must swear to me, you let me go and kr'mmst me no hair. I swear, clear? Great, the word of a Demon Slayer Is worse Brutus! Throw the rope timesdown Want to solder not the guy No, not today, Brutus?. Throw the rope down, The giant had Achilles heel, and the Demon Slayer pride was fatal. (..)
    2011 The Dragon Warrior