rope
/roʊp/
noun
A thick string used for jumping or climbing
“The kids played jump rope at recess.”
חבל
Rope is a noun in the sports & activities category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "A thick string used for jumping or climbing" In Hebrew, rope translates to חבל.
Example Sentences
- We took turns jumping over the rope in the playground.
- The climber held onto the rope so she would not fall.
- You can make a swing by tying a rope to a tree branch.
Did You Know? People have been making rope for over 28,000 years — even before metal tools were invented! The strongest ropes today are made from a material called Dyneema, which is 15 times stronger than steel. Jump rope was brought to America by Dutch settlers in the 1600s.
Common Word Combinations
jump ropetie a ropepull the roperope swing
Related Words
jumpclimbknotstring
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