I don't suppose," he added doubtfully, `that you go about cutting tiller ropes.
Maclean, Alistair THE LONELY SEA
The diggers would take turns going down on the ropes, two at a time.
Keene, Carolyn THE SECRET OF THE FORGOTTEN CITY
I'm to give you a tutorial, show you the ropes, get you acclimatized.
Forbes, Bryan THE ENDLESS GAME
All related terms of 'ropes'
rope
A rope is a thick cord or wire that is made by twisting together several thinner cords or wires. Ropes are used for jobs such as pulling cars , tying up boats , or tying things together.
the ropes
the fence made of rope that is around the edge of the area where a boxing or wrestling match takes place
on the ropes
If you say that someone is on the ropes , you mean that they are very near to giving up or being defeated .
know the ropes
to have a thorough understanding of a particular sphere of activity
rope in
If you say that you were roped in to do a particular task , you mean that someone persuaded you to help them do that task.
learn the ropes
to learn how to do a particular job or task
bell rope
a rope attached to a bell
buoy rope
a rope attaching a buoy to its anchor
guy rope
A guy rope is a rope or wire that has one end fastened to a tent or pole and the other end fixed to the ground, so that it keeps the tent or pole in position.
jump rope
A jump rope is a piece of rope, usually with handles at each end . You exercise with it by turning it round and round and jumping over it.
leg rope
a rope used to secure an animal by its hind leg
rope off
If you rope off an area, you tie ropes between posts all around its edges so that people cannot enter it without permission .
rope's end
a short piece of rope , esp as formerly used for flogging sailors
skip rope
A skip rope is a piece of rope, usually with handles at each end. You exercise or play with it by turning it around and around and jumping over it.
towrope
A towrope is a strong rope that is used for pulling vehicles.
wire rope
rope made of strands of wire twisted together
show someone the ropes
If you show someone the ropes , you show them how to do a particular job or task.
to know the ropes
If you know the ropes , you know how a particular job or task should be done .
to learn the ropes
If you are learning the ropes , you are learning how a particular task or job is done.
guest rope
any line sent or trailed over the side of a vessel as a convenience for boats drawing alongside, as an aid in warping or towing , etc
guide rope
a stay or rope attached to another rope that is lifting a load , either to steady the load or guide the rope
trail rope
a long rope formerly used for various military purposes , esp to allow a vehicle, horses, or men to pull a gun carriage
bungee rope
a type of stretchy rope consisting of elastic strands often in a fabric casing . Bungee cords may be used in parachuting , bungee jumping or to secure loads . Ones used for securing loads often have hooks on either end.
clothes rope
a piece of rope, cord , or wire on which clean washing is hung to dry or air
jumping rope
a cord , usually having handles at each end, that is held in the hands and swung round and down so that the holder or others can jump over it
Manila rope
rope of Manila hemp
towing-line
a rope or cable used for towing a vehicle or vessel
towing-rope
a rope or cable used for towing a vehicle or vessel
to show sb the ropes
to show someone how to do a particular job or task
kernmantel rope
a rope made of many straight nylon fibres within a plaited sheath ; used for its tensile strength, freedom from twisting, and elasticity
skipping-rope
A skipping rope or skip rope is a piece of rope, usually with handles at each end. You exercise or play with it by turning it round and round and jumping over it.
boltrope
a rope sewn to the foot or luff of a sail to strengthen it
bungee
a type of stretchy rope consisting of elastic strands often in a fabric casing
bungy
a type of stretchy rope consisting of elastic strands often in a fabric casing
dragrope
a rope used to drag military equipment, esp artillery