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Definition of roping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cord materialmaterial made of twisted fibers
- The old chair was bound with thick roping..
2.
lassoingcapturing cattle or horses with a lasso
- He won the roping event at the rodeo.
Adjective
1.
activityrelated to the act of catching with a rope
- The cowboy's roping skills were impressive.
2.
textureRare having a stringy or sticky textureRare
- The roping cheese stretched as she pulled it.
Images of roping
material made of twisted fibers
Expressions with roping
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rodeo contest where a rider ropes a calf and fastens its legs
He won calf roping by roping and tying the calf in seconds.
competitive event capturing a steer with a lasso
He won first place in steer roping.
Origin of roping
English, rope (cord) + ing (action)
Terms with roping included in their meaning
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Examples of roping in a sentence
They used roping to secure the tent. The cowboy practiced roping in the open field. Roping is a crucial skill in cattle ranching. Roping cattle requires a lot of practice. She watched a roping competition at the fair. The roping dough was difficult to knead.
Her fingers were sticky with roping syrup.
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- French:corde, à la corde, ...
- German:dickes Seil, Lasso-, ...
- Italian:corda, di cattura con la corda, ...
- Spanish:soga, de enlazar, ...
- Portuguese:corda, captura com corda, ...
- Chinese:绳索, 套绳的, ...
- Japanese:ロープ, ロープを使った, ...
- Arabic:حبل مجدول, مُتَعَلِّق بِالحَبْل, ...
- Hebrew:חֶבֶל, שֶׁל לְכִידָה בְּחֶבֶל, ...
- Russian:верёвка, аркан, ...
- Ukrainian:скручена мотузка, ловля на мотузці, ...
- Hindi:रस्सी, रस्सी से पकड़ना, ...
Definition of rope - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
toolthick cord made by twisting strands together
- He tied the boxes with a strong rope.
2.
sportsTECH. US hard line drive in baseballTECH. US
- He hit a rope to left field.
3.
computer scienceTECH. data structure resembling a stringTECH.
- The program used a rope for efficient text editing.
Verb
1.
fasten securelytr. secure by tying with a strong cord or linetr.
- They roped the boat to the dock..
2.
actiontr. US catch or tie with a lassotr. US
- He roped the calf in one swift motion..
3.
climbingintr. Rare climb using a ropeintr. Rare
- They roped up the steep mountain face.
Images of rope
thick cord made by twisting strands together
Expressions with rope
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divide a space with ropes for organization
The staff roped off sections for different activities.
persuade someone to join an activity
We managed to rope in a few volunteers.
involve someone in an activity
He was roped into the project at the last minute.
lower something using a rope
They roped down the supplies from the helicopter.
allow someone to act freely to reveal their faults
The manager decided to give him enough rope to see his true intentions.
preferential treatment given to select individuals
Celebrities often get the velvet rope treatment at high-end restaurants.
point of being unable to continue
After hours of work, she was at the end of her rope.
allow someone enough freedom to make mistakes
The manager decided to give him enough rope to see his true intentions.
allow someone more freedom to make mistakes
The boss decided to give him more rope at work.
profit from selling something worthless
He sold the broken chair for a high price, it was money for old rope.
sever a rope using a sharp tool
He used a knife to cut the rope.
grasp a rope firmly with hands
During the climb, make sure to hold the rope.
abrasion caused by friction from a rope
He got a severe rope burn from the climbing accident..
flexible ladder made of ropes and rungs
The sailor climbed the rope ladder to the ship.
jump over a rope swung under feet and over head
Every morning, she would skip rope to stay fit..
strong rope used for pulling vehicles
The truck used a towing rope to pull the car out of the ditch.
activity of jumping over a swinging rope
Jump rope is great for cardio workouts.
bridge made of ropes and wooden planks
The hikers crossed the rope bridge carefully..
elastic cord used for bungee jumping
He attached the bungee rope to his harness before leaping off the bridge..
children's game involving elastic rope and jumping in patterns
The kids played Chinese jump rope during recess..
rope used to stabilize a tent or pole
We tightened the guy rope to secure the tent.
people who make ropes
The rope-makers worked diligently to produce strong and durable ropes.
thick flexible cable made from several twisted strands of steel wires
The crane's load was supported by a strong steel wire rope.
end part of a rope
He grabbed the rope's end to pull the boat closer..
Origin of rope
Old English, rap (cord)
Examples of rope in a sentence
The rope was made of strong fibers. The batter sent a rope into the outfield gap. He swung and hit a rope down the third base line. Rope structures are crucial for handling large texts efficiently. Developers prefer using a rope for complex string operations. He roped the tent to the tree.
Workers roped the equipment for safety. She roped the wild horse expertly. They roped the runaway dog quickly. The climbers roped down the canyon walls. She roped across the challenging cliffside.
View all translations of rope
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- French:corde, amarrer, ...
- German:Seil, festbinden, ...
- Italian:corda, fissare, ...
- Spanish:cuerda, atar, ...
- Portuguese:corda, atar, ...
- Chinese:绳子, 用绳子捆绑, ...
- Japanese:ロープ, ロープで固定する, ...
- Arabic:حَبْل, ربط, ...
- Hebrew:חֶבֶל, לִקְשׁוֹר, ...
- Russian:верёвка, привязывать верёвкой, ...
- Ukrainian:мотузка, прив'язати, ...
- Hindi:रस्सी, रस्सी से बाँधना, ...
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