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资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

资料来源 : WordNet®

rope ladder
     n : a ladder with side pieces of rope