roap

Noun

rope (countable and uncountable, plural ropes)

1. (uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
   • Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers.

   Synonyms:

   twine, line, cord, string

2. (countable) An individual length of such material.
   • The swinging bridge is constructed of 40 logs and 30 ropes.
3. A cohesive strand of something.
   • The duchess wore a rope of pearls to the soirée.
4. (dated) A continuous stream.
   • The principle of any such device should be to pull on the vessel by a rope of water passing in at the bow and out at the stern.1852, John Bourne, A Treatise on the Screw Propeller: With Various Suggestions of Improvement, page 38
5. A hard line drive.
   • He hit a rope past third and into the corner.
6. A long thin segment of soft clay, either extruded or formed by hand.

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