rope
//roʊp//
Noun
ropeSingular
ropesPlural
1
A thick, strong cord made by twisting or braiding together strands of fiber, wire, or other material.
We tied the boat to the dock with a strong rope.
2
A lasso used for catching cattle or horses.
The cowboy threw his rope to catch the runaway horse.
Verb
1
To tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
He roped the boxes together to carry them.
2
To catch an animal using a lasso.
The cowboy roped the calf quickly.