rope

/roʊp/

Definitions

1. noun

a length of cord, string, or wire, typically made of cotton, nylon, or other synthetic materials, used for climbing, securing, or binding things

“She used a rope to climb down from the tree branch.”

2. verb

to bind or secure something with a rope

“The workers roped the heavy crate to the pallet for transportation.”

3. verb

to attract or draw people to something

“The concert roped in a huge crowd with its popular music.”

Synonyms

  • cord
  • hawser
  • string
  • twine

Antonyms

  • loose
  • slack