Definition of Rope-a-dope

1. Noun. A boxing tactic: pretending to be trapped against the ropes while your opponent wears himself out throwing punches.

Generic synonyms: Boxing, Fisticuffs, Pugilism

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rope-a-dope

root planing
root pressure
root resection
root resorption
root rot
root sheath
root sprout
root system
root tip
root vegetable
root word
ROP
ropable
ropalocytosis
rope
rope-a-dope (current term)
rope-maker
ropeable
ropebark
roped
ropedancer
ropedancers
ropedancing
ropedancings
ropelike
ropemaker
roper
roperies
ropers
ropery

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