- Rope's-end
- Rope's-end Rope's"-end`, v. t. To punish with a rope's end. [1913 Webster]
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Rope's end — Rope Rope, n. [AS. r[=a]p; akin to D. reep, G. reif ring hoop, Icel. reip rope, Sw. rep, Dan. reb, reeb Goth. skaudaraip latchet.] 1. A large, stout cord, usually one not less than an inch in circumference, made of strands twisted or braided… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rope's-end — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ transitive verb Etymology: rope s end : to punish with a rope s end * * * rope sˈ end transitive verb (historical) To beat with a rope s end • • • Main Entry: ↑rope … Useful english dictionary
rope's end — noun Etymology: Middle English roppys end, from roppys, ropes (gen. of rope) (I) + end, ende end 1. : a piece of rope especially for use as a lash for punishing 2. : a hangman s noose … Useful english dictionary
rope's end — /ˈroʊps ɛnd/ (say rohps end) noun 1. History a short length of rope, often knotted, used to flog sailors. 2. a hangman s noose …
rope's end — noun historical a short piece of rope used for flogging, especially on ships … English new terms dictionary
Rope (play) — Rope is a 1929 British stage play by Patrick Hamilton. It is a thriller whose gruesome subject matter has been likened to the Grand Guignol style of theatre.It was first presented by the Repertory Players at the Strand Theatre, London, on 3 March … Wikipedia
rope — [rōp] n. [ME rop < OE rap, akin to Ger reif (Goth raip) < IE * reip , rag, piece of cloth < base * rei , to tear > REAP, REEF2] 1. a thick, strong cord made of intertwisted strands of fiber, thin wires, leather strips, etc. 2. [pl.]… … English World dictionary
Rope — Rope, n. [AS. r[=a]p; akin to D. reep, G. reif ring hoop, Icel. reip rope, Sw. rep, Dan. reb, reeb Goth. skaudaraip latchet.] 1. A large, stout cord, usually one not less than an inch in circumference, made of strands twisted or braided together … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rope ladder — Rope Rope, n. [AS. r[=a]p; akin to D. reep, G. reif ring hoop, Icel. reip rope, Sw. rep, Dan. reb, reeb Goth. skaudaraip latchet.] 1. A large, stout cord, usually one not less than an inch in circumference, made of strands twisted or braided… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rope mat — Rope Rope, n. [AS. r[=a]p; akin to D. reep, G. reif ring hoop, Icel. reip rope, Sw. rep, Dan. reb, reeb Goth. skaudaraip latchet.] 1. A large, stout cord, usually one not less than an inch in circumference, made of strands twisted or braided… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
