All rope synonyms
rope
R r noun rope
- cable β A cable is a thick wire, or a group of wires inside a rubber or plastic covering, which is used to carry electricity or electronic signals.
- necklace β a piece of jewelry consisting of a string of stones, beads, jewels, or the like, or a chain of gold, silver, or other metal, for wearing around the neck.
- necklet β something worn around the neck for ornamentation, as a fur piece.
- coaxial β having or being mounted on a common axis
- lasso β a long rope or line of hide or other material with a running noose at one end, used for roping horses, cattle, etc.
- latitude β Geography. the angular distance north or south from the equator of a point on the earth's surface, measured on the meridian of the point. a place or region as marked by this distance.
- lanyard β Nautical. a short rope or wire rove through deadeyes to hold and tauten standing rigging.
- zipper β Also called slide fastener. a device used for fastening clothing, valises, etc., consisting of two toothed tracks or spiral metal or plastic coils, each bordering one of two edges to be joined, and a piece that either interlocks or separates them when pulled.
- handcuff β a ring-shaped metal device that can be locked around a person's wrist, usually one of a pair connected by a short chain or linked bar; shackle: The police put handcuffs on the suspect.
- lariat β a long, noosed rope used to catch horses, cattle, or other livestock; lasso.
- liner β something serving as a lining.
- line β a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
- full swing β full operation; greatest activity: For the first time in years the factory was in full swing. The meeting was in full swing when we arrived.
- hangings β Plural form of hanging.
- gunk β any sticky or greasy residue or accumulation: gunk on the oil filter.
- elbowroom β Sufficient space to have freedom of movement.
- hawser β a heavy rope for mooring or towing.
- bond β A bond between people is a strong feeling of friendship, love, or shared beliefs and experiences that unites them.
- noose β a loop with a running knot, as in a snare, lasso, or hangman's halter, that tightens as the rope is pulled.
- copula β A copula is the same as a linking verb.
- lead β to cover, line, weight, treat, or impregnate with lead or one of its compounds.
- gibbet β a gallows with a projecting arm at the top, from which the bodies of criminals were formerly hung in chains and left suspended after execution.
- lace β a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
- bola β a missile used by gauchos and Indians of South America, consisting of two or more heavy balls on a cord. It is hurled at a running quarry, such as an ox or rhea, so as to entangle its legs
- cord β Cord is strong, thick string.
- bolas β bola (def 1).
- gallows β a wooden frame, consisting of a crossbeam on two uprights, on which condemned persons are executed by hanging.
- cordage β the lines and rigging of a vessel
- leash β a chain, strap, etc., for controlling or leading a dog or other animal; lead.
- line drive β a batted ball that travels low, fast, and straight.
- clothesline β A clothesline is a thin rope on which you hang washing so that it can dry.
- gimp β a limp.
verb rope
- hook up β a curved or angular piece of metal or other hard substance for catching, pulling, holding, or suspending something.
- hit on β to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
- cinching β a strong girth used on stock saddles, having a ring at each end to which a strap running from the saddle is secured.
- lead on β to go before or with to show the way; conduct or escort: to lead a group on a cross-country hike.
- hold together β not fall apart
- gluing β a hard, impure, protein gelatin, obtained by boiling skins, hoofs, and other animal substances in water, that when melted or diluted is a strong adhesive.
- lure β anything that attracts, entices, or allures.
- wedged β having the shape of a wedge.
- lash β an ocean-going vessel equipped with special cranes and holds for lifting and stowing cargo-carrying barges that can be sailed up inland waterways or into port facilities from offshore.
- bind β If something binds people together, it makes them feel as if they are all part of the same group or have something in common.
- fasten β to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
- glued β Simple past tense and past participle of glue.
- encase β Enclose or cover in a case or close-fitting surround.
- enfetter β Restrain (someone) with shackles.
- mortise β a notch, hole, groove, or slot made in a piece of wood or the like to receive a tenon of the same dimensions.
- manacling β Present participle of manacle.
- cinched β a strong girth used on stock saddles, having a ring at each end to which a strap running from the saddle is secured.
- enchain β Bind with or as with chains.