Ropes Synonyms

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twines
Strong thread, string, or cord of two or more strands twisted together
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circles
(Logic) A vicious circle.
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roaches
A small freshwater fish in the carp family (Cyprinidae), Rutilus rutilus.
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tethers
A rope, chain, cable, or other line for restraining or securing an object:
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strings
(Games) The balk line in billiards.
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shrouds
A similar supporting line for a smokestack or comparable structure.
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nooses
A loop formed in a rope, cord, etc. by means of a slipknot so that the loop tightens as the rope is pulled
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cords
A thick string or thin rope
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chords
The length of such a line
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binds
(Music) A tie, slur, or brace.
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leashes
A strap, cord, or other line used to keep an object close to its user or in a designated location.
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lassoes
A long rope with a sliding loop on one end, generally used in ranching to catch cattle and horses.
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hobbles
The definition of a hobble is an awkward way of walking usually caused by restraint or injury, or a rope or shackle used to hold an animal's feet to keep the animal from walking.
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halteres
One who halts or limps; a cripple.
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guys
A rope, cord, or cable used to steady, guide, or secure something.
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fasts
A fast is defined as a period of time during which you go without food.
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tapes
A string stretched across the finish line of a racetrack to be broken by the winner.
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laces
(Uncountable) A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread.
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strands
A string.
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painters
(Nautical) A rope connected to the bow of a boat, used to attach it to, e.g. a jetty or another boat.
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bindings
An item (usually rope, tape, or string) used to hold two or more things together.
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binders
Something, such as a cord, used to bind.
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line
A rope, cord, string, or thread, of any thickness.
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lifelines
A line shot to a ship in distress.
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lariats
(Wrestling) An attack where the wrestler runs towards an opponent, wraps his arm around their upper chest and neck and then forces them to the ground.
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lanyards
The definition of a lanyard is a cord used for securing something to a boat, or a cord worn around a person's neck.
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threads
The line midway between the banks of a stream.
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  • The collection was made up of Shipton's newly purchased, barely used, ice climbing gear, ropes, ice axes, pitons and various garments.

  • The industries of the town include cotton spinning and weaving, silk spinning, the manufacture of tobacco, ropes, metal-ware, furniture, &c. The market gardens of the neighbourhood are famous, and there is a considerable shipping trade by the river and the Ludwigskanal.

  • The chief industries of Grimsby are shipbuilding, brewing, tanning, manufactures of ship tackle, ropes, ice for preserving fish, turnery, flour, linseed cake, artificial manure; and there are saw mills, bone and corn mills, and creosote works.

  • Thrice Samson scoffingly told her how he might be bound, and thrice he readily broke the bonds with which she had fettered him in his sleep; seven green bow-strings, new ropes, and even the braiding of his hair into the frame of the loom failed to secure him.

  • Shipbuilding and the manufacture of ropes, paint and sails are industries.

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