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What does ropework mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word ropework? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (nautical) The making, repairing, knotting, splicing and storing of rope, and the manufacture of devices from rope, mostly by use of the marlinspike
  2. A form of raised convex or painted decoration in the form of twisted rope applied to architecture, ceramics, metalwork and furniture
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You'll learn climbing techniques and ropework in small groups, building the confidence to climb alone.
The room behind was a bedroom, bare save for a chest of drawers and an armoire, both empty, and a bed, the mattress rolled up and tied, the ropework of the bed frame exposed.
Margaret's shrinelike tomb canopy is almost hidden under carved foliage and tracery, with openwork rebuses, initials and ropework.
It's basically Lady Chatterley with some added fancy ropework.
As regards ropework, the halyards, sheets and warps have been prepared beforehand and are currently back in their original position.
Ultra-slim with a Rockylock gate, the Rocky Screwgate is a compact carabiner for use on belays and all kinds of ropework.

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