Another word for rope

rope Synonyms

rope

n.

cord, cordage, braiding, string, thread, strand, line, tape, lace, noose, longe.

Kinds of rope include: ratline, shroud, halyard, lanyard, stay, brace, rope ladder, painter, cable, hawser, halter, lariat, lasso; braided rope, wire rope, twine.

at the end of one's rope

desperate, despairing, in despair; see frantic, hopeless 2.

give someone enough rope*

permit, give freedom, give free rein; see allow 1.

know the ropes*

be experienced, understand, know the score*; see know 1.

on the ropes*

near collapse, close to ruin, in danger; see endangered.

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