noun

rope

rope, cord, line

He tied the boat with a rope.

He tied the boat with a rope.

You need a strong rope for climbing.

You need a strong rope for climbing.

a length/piece of rope an amount of rope You need a strong rope for climbing.

Synonyms: cord, cable, line, string

From Old English 'rāp', of Germanic origin.

Picture a tug-of-war game, with two teams pulling on a thick rope.

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