rope
Translation
rope, cord
Examples
He tied the boat with a rope.
He tied the boat with a rope.
Can you give me a length of rope?
Can you give me a length of rope?
Grammar Patterns
tie ((sth.)) with a ((rope)) to fasten (sth.) using a rope He tied the boat with a rope.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cord, line, cable
Etymology
From Old English 'rāp', also meaning 'rope, cord'.
Memory Tips
The 'o' sound in 'rope' is long, like a long piece of rope. Picture using a rope to pull something heavy.