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rope

1 of 2noun
/roʊp/
Forms:ropes
1

a long, flexible cord made by twisting together strands of fibers, wire, or other material, used for tying, pulling, or supporting things

  • The climber tied the rope securely before beginning the ascent.
  • They used a strong rope to pull the car out of the ditch.
  • The sailors coiled the rope neatly on the deck.
  • She swung from the rope into the lake with a big splash.
  • The rescue team lowered a rope to the stranded hiker.
2

slang term for the drug flunitrazepam, commonly known as Rohypnol, a potent sedative often misused illegally