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ropewalk

 

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Noun ropewalk has 1 sense
  1. ropewalk, rope yard - workplace consisting of a long narrow path or shed where rope is made
    --1 is a kind of workplace, work

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Ropewalk

Definition:

A ropewalk refers to a long, straight pathway or a narrow building where ropes are made by twisting together fibers such as hemp or nylon.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a noun, ropewalk can refer to a facility specifically designed for manufacturing ropes.

Example sentence: The ropewalk in town is the oldest in the country and attracts tourists from near and far.

Sense 2:

As a verb, ropewalk can mean the act of walking or maneuvering on a rope, typically performed by a tightrope walker or acrobat.

Example sentence: The skilled performer ropewalked across the circus tent, impressing the audience with daring acrobatics.

Sense 3:

As a noun, ropewalk can be used to describe a long, narrow pathway where ropes were historically laid out and twisted by hand.

Example sentence: The sailors worked together in the ropewalk, deftly weaving the fibers into sturdy ropes needed for the ship.

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