Definition of "ropes" []

• Plural form of rope. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of rope. (verb)

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• "He tied the tag ropes together to make them longer."
• "The wise old man showing a youngster the ropes is a trope of Hollywood at the time, as are subtle explorations of the effects of World War II subsequently on American society, which is one of the film's bigger themes."
• "It is my observation that thoughtless inconsiderate persons who take advantage of others weakness for their pleasure generally (like Tom Horn), braid their own hangin 'ropes for their own gallows."