IPA: /ˈruːfə/
KK: /ˈrufər/
Definition: A person who installs or fixes roofs on buildings.
Example: The roofer worked all day to repair the damaged roof.
IPA: /ˈroʊpər/
KK: /ˈroʊpər/
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.
IPA: /ˈroʊpəri/
KK: /ˈroʊpəri/
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.
IPA: /ˈrɒstə/
KK: /ˈrɔstər/
Definition: A list of names of people, often used to show who is part of a group or organization, like a team or a class.
Example: The teacher checked the roster to see who was present in class today.
Definition: To assign someone to a specific duty or task according to a schedule.
Example: The manager will roster the employees for the weekend shifts.
IPA: /ˈrəʊtə/
KK: /ˈroʊtə/
Definition: A list of names or a schedule that shows who is responsible for certain tasks or duties at specific times.
Example: The teacher created a rota to organize the students' responsibilities for the school project.
IPA: //roʊˈtʊr.i.ər//
KK: /roʊˈtʊr.i.ər/
Definition: A person who is not part of the nobility or aristocracy; a common person.
Example: In medieval times, a roturier had fewer rights than a noble.
IPA: /ˈrʌfˌnɛk/
KK: /ˈrʌfˌnɛk/
Definition: Having qualities that are tough, rugged, or suited for hard work, often associated with manual labor or rough environments.
Example: The roughneck workers handled the heavy machinery with ease.
Definition: A person who works on an oil rig, usually doing tough and physical jobs, or someone who is rough and uncouth in behavior.
Example: The roughneck climbed up the rig to check the equipment.
IPA: /ˈraʊndz.mən/
KK: /ˈraʊndzmən/
Definition: A person, often a police officer, who supervises others or makes regular visits to check on a specific area or group.
Example: The roundsman checked in with his team to ensure everything was running smoothly.
IPA: //ˈraʊstəˌbaʊt//
KK: /ˈraʊstəˌbaʊt/
Definition: A person who does various types of work, often unskilled, especially in a rural or agricultural setting.
Example: The roustabout helped with many tasks on the farm, from feeding animals to repairing fences.
Definition: A person who does temporary or unskilled work, often in places like oil fields, circuses, or docks.
Example: The roustabout worked hard to set up the circus tents before the show started.
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