Definition

A place where ropes are made, often referred to as a ropewalk.

Example

The sailors visited the ropery to buy new ropes for their ship.

Conversation

Have you ever been to that old ropery on the outskirts of town?

No, I haven’t! What’s special about it?

They make the most amazing ropes, and it has a really cool history.

That sounds interesting; I’d love to check it out sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ropery originates from Middle English 'rope' (from Old English 'rāp', meaning a cord or string) combined with the suffix '-ery' (meaning a place associated with a specific activity). Thus, ropery refers to a place where ropes are made or sold.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where ropes are made ('rope') and the '-ery' indicating a location for that activity. This helps you remember that 'ropery' is a place associated with ropes.

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