Definition of Ropemaker

1. Noun. A craftsman who makes ropes.

Exact synonyms: Rope-maker, Roper
Generic synonyms: Artificer, Artisan, Craftsman, Journeyman

Definition of Ropemaker

1. Noun. A maker of ropes. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ropemaker

rope yarn
ropeable
ropeband
ropebands
ropebark
ropebridge
roped
ropedancer
ropedancers
ropedancing
ropedancings
ropeless
ropelike
ropeloft
ropelofts
ropemaker (current term)
ropemakers
ropemaking
ropeman
ropemate
ropemates
ropemen
roper
roperies
ropers
ropery
ropes
ropesman
ropesmen
ropewalk

Literary usage of Ropemaker

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Judicial and Statutory Definitions of Words and Phrases by West Publishing Company (1905)
""ropemaker," as nsed In a policy of fire Insurance, providing that the policy ... The trade or business of a ropemaker means the making of the rope from the ..."

2. Gotthold's Emblems: Or, Invisible Things Understood by Things that are Made by Christian Scriver, Robert Menzies (1860)
"BEING a ropemaker at his work, Gotthold looked on for a while in silence, and then ^ said : Holy Scripture compares sins to cords,1 and with great propriety ..."

3. Annals of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association, 1795-1892 (1853)
"Benjamin Gray, ropemaker. Thomas Howe. Baker. Joseph Revere, Founder. Reuben Sanborn, Chair-maker. James Henderson, Painter. 1802, At the first meeting of ..."

4. The Terror by Félix Gras (1898)
"IN THE HOUSE OF THE ropemaker. VERY uncomfortable in her boy's clothes, line walked on with Vauclair rapidly until they had turned the corner of the Rue de ..."

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