1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or thelike, or of wire or other material.
2. a lasso.
3. ropes,
a. the cords usedto enclose a prize ring or other space.
b. Informal . the operations of a business or the details of anyundertaking: The new employee didn't takelong to learn the ropes.
4. a hangman's noose, halter, or cord.
5. the sentence or punishment of death by hanging.
6. a quantity of material or a number of things twisted or strung together in the form of a cord: a rope of tobacco.
7. a stringy, viscid, or glutinous formation in a liquid: ropes of slime.
8. to tie, bind, or fasten with a rope.
9. to enclose, partition, or mark off with a rope or ropes (often fol. by off ).
10. to catch with a lasso; lasso.
11. Nautical . to reinforce (a sail or awning) with a boltrope.
–verb (used without object)
12. to be drawn outinto a filament of thread; become ropy.
—Verb phrase
13. rope in, Informal . to lure or entice, esp. by employing deception: The swindler had roped in a number of gullible persons.
—Idioms
14. at the end of one's rope, at the end of one's endurance or means; at the limit: With all her savings goneand bills piling up, she was at the end of her rope.
15. givesomeone enough rope, to allow a person complete freedom to continue his or her misdeeds in hope that retribution will follow.
16. on the ropes,
a. Boxing . in a defenseless position, as leaning against the ropes to keepfrom falling.
b. Informal . in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure: By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes.
