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The correct spelling is rope.
How to pronounce rope
/ɹəʊp/
nounIPA: /ɹəʊp/
Say it like: Rop-e
The correct spelling is rope. Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line. For example: "Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers."
Usage Examples
“Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers.”
“The swinging bridge is constructed of 40 logs and 30 ropes.”
“The duchess wore a rope of pearls to the soirée.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
- 2.An individual length of such material.
- 3.A cohesive strand of something.
- 4.A continuous stream.
- 5.A hard line drive.
verb
- 1.To tie (something) with rope.
- 2.To throw a rope (or something similar, e.g. a lasso, cable, wire, etc.) around (something).
- 3.To be formed into rope; to draw out or extend into a filament or thread.
- 4.To commit suicide.
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