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Rope \Rope\, n. [AS. r[=a]p; akin to D. reep, G. reif ring hoop,
   Icel. reip rope, Sw. rep, Dan. reb, reeb Goth. skaudaraip
   latchet.]
   1. A large, stout cord, usually one not less than an inch in
      circumference, made of strands twisted or braided
      together. It differs from cord, line, and string, only in
      its size. See {Cordage}.

   2. A row or string consisting of a number of things united,
      as by braiding, twining, etc.; as, a rope of onions.

   3. pl. The small intestines; as, the ropes of birds.

   {Rope ladder}, a ladder made of ropes.

   {Rope mat}., a mat made of cordage, or strands of old rope.
      

   {Rope of sand}, something of no cohession or fiber; a feeble
      union or tie; something not to be relied upon.

   {Rope pump}, a pump in which a rapidly running endless rope
      raises water by the momentum communicated to the water by
      its adhesion to the rope.

   {Rope transmission} (Mach.), a method of transmitting power,
      as between distant places, by means of endless ropes
      running over grooved pulleys.

   {Rope's end}, a piece of rope; especially, one used as a lash
      in inflicting punishment.

   {To give one rope}, to give one liberty or license; to let
      one go at will uncheked.

Rope \Rope\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Roped}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Roping}.]
   To be formed into rope; to draw out or extend into a filament
   or thread, as by means of any glutinous or adhesive quality.

         Let us not hang like ropingicicles Upon our houses'
         thatch.                                  --Shak.

Rope \Rope\, v. t.
   1. To bind, fasten, or tie with a rope or cord; as, to rope a
      bale of goods. Hence:

   2. To connect or fasten together, as a party of mountain
      climbers, with a rope.

   3. To partition, separate, or divide off, by means of a rope,
      so as to include or exclude something; as, to rope in, or
      rope off, a plot of ground; to rope out a crowd.

   4. To lasso (a steer, horse). [Colloq. U.S.]

   5. To draw, as with a rope; to entice; to inveigle; to decoy;
      as, to rope in customers or voters. [Slang, U.S.]

   6. To prevent from winning (as a horse), by pulling or
      curbing. [Racing Slang, Eng.]

资料来源 : WordNet®

rope
     n 1: a strong line
     2: street names for flunitrazepan [syn: {R-2}, {Mexican valium},
         {rophy}, {roofy}, {roach}, {forget me drug}, {circle}]

rope
     v 1: catch with a lasso; "rope cows" [syn: {lasso}]
     2: fasten with a rope; "rope the bag securely" [syn: {leash}]