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Word: Rope
Speech Type: Noun
Old English rāp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch reep and German Reif
rəʊp
a length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material
Short Definition:length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp
Examples:- there was no way down, even with a rope
- coils of rope
a quantity of roughly spherical objects such as onions or beads strung together
Short Definition:quantity of spherical objects such as onions or beads strung together
Examples:- a rope of pearls
the established procedures in an organization or area of activity
Short Definition:established procedures in organization or area of activity
Examples:- I want you to show her the ropes
Word: Rope
Speech Type: Verb
rəʊp
catch, fasten, or secure with rope
Short Definition:catch, fasten, or secure with rope
Examples:- the calves must be roped and led out of the stockade
- the climbers were all roped together
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