Synonyms for roper
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : rohp |
| Phonetic Transcription : roÊŠp |
Top 10 synonyms for roper
Définition of roper
Origin :- Old English rap "rope, cord, cable," from Proto-Germanic *raipaz (cf. Old Norse reip, West Frisian reap, Middle Dutch, Dutch reep "rope," Old Frisian silrap "shoe-thong," Gothic skauda-raip "shoe-lace," Old High German, German reif "ring, hoop"). Technically, only cordage above one inch in circumference and below 10 (bigger-around than that is a cable). Nautical use varies. Finnish raippa "hoop, rope, twig" is a Germanic loan-word.
- To know the ropes (1840, Dana) originally is a seaman's term. Phrase on the ropes "defeated" is attested from 1924, a figurative extension from the fight ring, where ropes figure from 1829. To be at the end of (one's) rope "out of resources and options" is first attested 1680s. Formerly also in many slang and extended uses related to punishment by hanging, e.g. John Roper's window "a noose," rope-ripe "deserving to be hanged," both 16c. To give someone (enough) rope (to hang himself) is from 1650s.
- As in detective : noun investigator of crime
- Perhaps he could put it to them in a better light than either Roper or his father.
- Extract from : « The Man Who Wins » by Robert Herrick
- Roper said Blake only wanted ten shillings for it, and it was an absolute bargain.
- Extract from : « The New Girl at St. Chad's » by Angela Brazil
- He was not famous as a roper, but on this occasion his "throw" went true.
- Extract from : « Roosevelt in the Bad Lands » by H. Hagedorn.
- "He's an acquaintance, but a bore," his hostess explained in respect to Captain Roper.
- Extract from : « The Finer Grain » by Henry James
- As Roper leaves her to go to the table, her mouth full of cake.
- Extract from : « The 'Mind the Paint' Girl » by Arthur Pinero
- Roper and Jimmie detach themselves from the rest and return.
- Extract from : « The 'Mind the Paint' Girl » by Arthur Pinero
- Some are on the landing, some in the doorway, when she calls to Roper and Jimmie.
- Extract from : « The 'Mind the Paint' Girl » by Arthur Pinero
- To Roper, who is wearing a waistcoat of rather a pronounced pattern.
- Extract from : « The 'Mind the Paint' Girl » by Arthur Pinero
- You see, if Roper and de Castro are asked, there may be others.
- Extract from : « The 'Mind the Paint' Girl » by Arthur Pinero
- Returning and closing the door and then whispering to Roper.
- Extract from : « The 'Mind the Paint' Girl » by Arthur Pinero
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