rope · noun C or U /roʊp/Full view
rope
B2 very thick string made from twisted thread
Dictionary examples:

We tied the boat to a post with a length of rope.

a coil of rope

Learner example:

A few moments later she took out a rope from her backpack. (First Certificate in English; B2; Turkish)

learn/know the ropes
C2 to learn/know how to do a job or activity
Dictionary example:

I spent a month in the accounts department, learning the ropes.

Learner example:

Knowing the ropes, he did as usual, but one thing was left out. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Danish)

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