rope | Definition of rope

Synonyms and Antonyms of rope

1 a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things

used a rope to tie the boat to the dock

Synonyms of rope

cable, cord, lace, lacing, line, string, wire

Words Related to rope

guy, halyard, lanyard, stay

bungee cord, whipcord

2 ropes plural the characteristic peculiarities and technicalities of something

needs a mentor who will show her the ropes of running a catering business

Synonyms of rope

ins and outs, mechanics, workings

Words Related to rope

details, incidentals, minutiae, particulars

oddities, quirks

brass tacks, nuts and bolts

3 ropes plural the specific practical details of something

still learning the ropes of her new job

Synonyms of rope

brass tacks, nitty-gritty, nuts and bolts

Words Related to rope

incidentals, ins and outs, minutiae, particulars, specifics, technicalities

oddities, peculiarities, quirks

Near Antonyms of rope