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ropes (noun (plural))

Strong, thick cords made by twisting together strands of hemp, nylon, or other material. Figuratively, it refers to the specialized procedures or details required to perform a specific task or job correctly.

💬 Example

"The sailors spent the morning coiling the heavy ropes on the deck."

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'Ropes' as 'Rules Of Professional Every-day Systems' to recall the figurative meaning of 'learning the ropes'.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Learning the rope → Learning the ropes

On the rope → On the ropes

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