Definition

A person who uses a rope, especially for throwing a lariat or lasso.

Example

The roper skillfully threw the lasso to catch the runaway calf.

Conversation

Did you see how that roper caught the calf in seconds?

Yeah, that was impressive! I wish I could do that.

It takes a lot of practice to be a good roper, though.

For sure! Maybe we should take a class together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Roper → The word 'roper' comes from the Old English 'rope' (meaning a strong cord) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A roper is a person who makes or sells ropes.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works with 'rope' — the '-er' indicates a person, so a roper is someone who deals with ropes.

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