Definition of "ropework" [ropework]

• The making, repairing, knotting, splicing and storing of rope, and the manufacture of devices from rope, mostly by use of the marlinspike (noun)
• A form of raised convex or painted decoration in the form of twisted rope applied to architecture, ceramics, metalwork and furniture (noun)

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• "Curtsying deeply, she presented the ropework silver tray."
• "He fished around at the edge of his bunk and came up with a handful of ropework."
• "A fine golden ropework tray sat on the carpets next to her."