ropes 1 of 2

noun

Definition of ropesnext
plural of rope
1
as in mechanics
the characteristic peculiarities and technicalities of something needs a mentor who will show her the ropes of running a catering business

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as in brass tacks
the specific practical details of something still learning the ropes of her new job

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ropes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of rope
as in wires

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  1. specifics
  2. nuts and bolts
  3. quirks
Noun
  • The lawyers, in the filing, ask to speak with the judge in a private conference about the specifics of their request and note English has sought out new representation.
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Jordan’s air force also intercepted Iranian missiles on Tuesday night, a Jordanian official said, but no specifics were given.
    Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of specifics
Noun
  • Interviewees like Mikkel Nielsen & Xenia-Anni Nielsen were able to advise not just on details of the WoW world but also on the nuts and bolts of post-production, such as animation timing and color grading.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Your emotions about a current health issue could be making the problem seem much bigger than its nuts and bolts justify in reality.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of nuts and bolts
Noun
  • Radical Romantics is a rundown of the greatest quirks of an artist who views identity as a playground and not just a framework.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Healthier bundles can lean on personal quirks.
    Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of quirks
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