What does ROPES mean?

Here is the dictionary-style information for "ropes": ropes 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

Plural form of the noun "rope". A thick cord or bundle of cords made by twisting together strands of natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or wire.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /roʊps/

UK: /rəʊps/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "rope" originated in Middle English from Old English "rap", which means "a rope, cord, or cable". Ropes have been used for thousands of years for various purposes, such as tying objects together, climbing, and sailing. In modern times, ropes are still used for these purposes as well as for rescue operations, construction, and sports.

5. Synonyms:

Cord, line, cable, string, hawser, wire.

6. Related Words:

Chain, cable, wires, cords, knots.

7. Example Sentences:

• He climbed the ropes to reach the top of the mountain.
• The ships ropes were in good condition.
• She tied the package with a piece of rope.
• He used a rope to rescue the stranded hiker.