the ropes

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Definition of the ropes in English English dictionary

Related Terms

ropes

plural of rope

ropes

third-person singular of rope

Turkish pronunciation

dhi rōps

Pronunciation

/ᴛʜē ˈrōps/ /ðiː ˈroʊps/

Etymology

[ before consonants usually ] (definite article.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English thE, masc. demonstrative pronoun and definite article, alteration of sE; akin to Greek ho, masculine demonstrative pronoun and definite article; more at THAT.