ropes
word · lemma: rope
/ˈɹoʊps/
rohps
/ɹˈəʊps/
rohps
Definition
Strong, thick cords made by twisting fibers or other material together. They are used for tying, pulling, climbing, or holding things in place.
Usage & Nuances
'Ropes' is the plural of 'rope'. Common collocations include 'jump rope', 'climbing rope', 'tie with ropes', and 'the ropes' in the idiom 'learn the ropes' (= learn how something works). Do not confuse it with thinner 'string' or 'thread'.
Spanish: cuerdasPortuguese (BR): cordasPortuguese (PT): cordasChinese (Simplified): 绳子Chinese (Traditional): 繩子Hindi: रस्सियाँArabic: حبالBengali: দড়িRussian: верёвкиJapanese: ロープVietnamese: dây thừngKorean: 밧줄Turkish: halatlarUrdu: رسیاںIndonesian: tali
Example Sentences
The boat is tied with thick ropes.
basic
We need two ropes for the tent.
basic
The children are jumping ropes in the park.
basic
Check the ropes before we start climbing.
natural
It took me a couple of weeks to learn the ropes at my new job.
natural
The movers used extra ropes to keep the furniture from sliding.
natural