roping

About 0.19 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb present participle and gerund of rope
2. noun The act of catching an animal with a rope.

   Ropings were a popular part of the rodeo show.

3. adjective ropy; stringy; glutinous

Similar words

leash cordage rappelling ropery gift rope roap ropes course raip yard rope ratcatching

Often followed by

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