1. a thick strong cord made of twisted fibers
2. a lasso used for catching animals

1. to tie or bind with rope
2. to catch with a lasso

Examples

• The climbers used a strong rope to scale the mountain.
• She tied the boat to the dock with a thick rope.
• The cowboy threw his rope around the calf’s neck.
• They roped off the construction area for safety.
• The sailors coiled the rope on the deck.
• He learned to rope cattle on his grandfather’s ranch.
• The rescue team lowered a rope into the well.