Rope
(noun)
- A length of fiber or wire used for fastening, tying, or securing objects.
- A cord or twine used for hanging or tying something.
Origin:
Old english rāp 'rope', of germanic origin; related to dutch rep and german reif 'ring, hoop'.
Examples:
- He used a rope to tie up the package.
- She climbed down from the roof using a rope.
- The sailor was skilled at tying knots in the rope.
- They used a long rope to tie up the boat to the dock.
- The escape artist managed to slip out of the ropes that bound him.