roper
word
/ˈɹoʊpɝ/
/ɹˈəʊpɐ/
Definition
A roper is a person, often a cowboy or rodeo participant, who uses a rope or lasso to catch animals such as cattle.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in the context of rodeo sports or Western culture. Less common in daily conversation. Don't confuse with 'rope' (the noun) or 'roping' (the activity).
Spanish: lazadorPortuguese (BR): laçadorPortuguese (PT): laçadorChinese (Simplified): 套索手Chinese (Traditional): 套索手Hindi: रस्सी फेंकने वाला (पशु पकड़ने वाला)Arabic: راعي يستخدم الحبلBengali: রোপার (গরু ধরার জন্য দড়ি ব্যবহারকারী) - লাসোকারীRussian: роупер (ковбой, использующий лассо) - ловец на арканеJapanese: ローパー（牛を投げ縄で捕らえる人）Vietnamese: người quăng dây - người chăn bò (dùng dây bắt gia súc)Korean: 로퍼(밧줄로 가축을 잡는 사람)Turkish: ip atıcı (kovboy, rodeoda hayvan yakalayan)Urdu: روپر (رسی سے جانور پکڑنے والا)Indonesian: peroper (koboi atau peserta rodeo yang menangkap hewan dengan tali)
Example Sentences
The roper caught the calf with his lasso.
basic
Each roper wears a hat and boots in the rodeo.
basic
The young boy wanted to be a roper like his father.
basic
It's not easy to become a top roper; it takes a lot of practice.
natural
The fastest roper in the competition won a big prize.
natural
When the crowd cheered, the roper tipped his hat and smiled.
natural