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The details, technicalities or particulars of something
“They are likely to have served an apprenticeship somewhere to learn the ropes of how a large firm operates.”
The minute details involved in something
“My strongest recommendation is aligning with someone who can show you the ropes of the industry and motivate you.”
Restraints placed around a prisoner's wrists or ankles to restrict their movement
The basic or fundamental parts of something
The ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel
The customary or correct method or procedure
Plural for a length of cord made by twisting together strands of fibrous material
“A small rope attached to a basket is used to draw up the earth.”
Plural for the carrying out or undergoing of a sentence of death
Plural for a drug smoked or ingested for euphoric effect
Plural for a long rope with a sliding loop on one end, generally used in ranching to catch cattle and horses
(slang) Plural for a powerful sedative, sometimes used for nefarious purposes
Plural for scope or margin, especially for freedom of action or thought
To catch, fasten, or secure with rope
“With a cord I always carried in my pocket just for such an occasion, I started to rope his hands together.”
To lure or tempt someone into doing something
“My oldest sister always managed to rope me into helping her in the kitchen while she tried new recipes for the family.”
To section off a physical space or area
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