rope

Example Sentences

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"Once checked over, the casualty was fitted with a confidence rope and then made an impressive 'hands free' descent of Tryfan," the post added.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The company’s service expansion in the Bay Area is the latest example of how tech companies and retailers are competing head-to-head to speed up delivery and rope in more customers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Astronauts can’t parachute to the surface, or climb down a rope ladder, or just beam themselves down from the Transporter Room.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

The “sophisticated fun house” also has a rope swing, a rock-climbing column, and secret ladders and entryways.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

After tying the rope to Rowdy’s collar, I hopped down from the buckboard and tied the other end to a wheel spoke.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls