rope

//roʊp//
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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.

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