Word: ROPE
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Definition of ROPE
- Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
"Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers."
- An individual length of such material.
"The swinging bridge is constructed of 40 logs and 30 ropes."
- A cohesive strand of something.
"The duchess wore a rope of pearls to the soirรฉe."
- To tie (something) with rope.
"The robber roped the victims."
- To throw a rope (or something similar, e.g. a lasso, cable, wire, etc.) around (something).
"The cowboy roped the calf."
- To be formed into rope; to draw out or extend into a filament or thread.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "rope" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "rope" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ROPE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ROPE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ROPE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ROPE:
- # the rope effect
- # master of rope
- # playing with rope
- # in terms of rope
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