rope in English: Thick strong string made by twisting many thin threads together. (noun)

Translation

Thick strong string made by twisting many thin threads together.

Word origin

From Old English rap, a thick cord made of twisted threads.

Gender

Pluralropes

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Here the rope holds the boat in place.

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"Rope" is thicker and stronger than string.

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"Ropes" is the plural of "rope".

tie

To join or hold something in place with string, rope, or a knot.

line

A long thin mark, or a row of people or things one behind the other.

strong

Having a lot of power in the body, or hard to break.

pull

To move something towards you or in the way you are going.

boat

A small vehicle that floats and carries people or things on water.

bind

To tie things together tightly with string or rope.

string

Thin cord used for tying things; also a line of things one after another.

whip

A long thin piece of leather or rope on a handle, used to make animals move.

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