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- [rohp-wawk]
- /ˈroʊpˌwɔk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rohp-wawk]
- /ˈroʊpˌwɔk/
Definitions of ropewalk word
- noun ropewalk a long, narrow path or building where ropes are made. 1
- noun ropewalk a long narrow usually covered path or shed where ropes are made 0
- noun ropewalk a long, low, narrow building, shed, etc. in which ropes are made 0
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Origin of ropewalk
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1665-75; rope + walk
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Parts of speech for Ropewalk
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ropewalk popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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