intransitive verb
Definition: To take on a shape similar to a cord or string.
Example: The fabric began to rope as it dried in the sun.
noun
Definition: A long, strong piece of material made by twisting or weaving together fibers, used for tying, pulling, or lifting things.
Example: He used a rope to secure the tent to the ground.
transitive verb
Definition: To catch, tie, or enclose something using a long, strong cord made of fibers or strands.
Example: They roped the animals to keep them from escaping.