Definition of Roper

1. Noun. A decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game).

Generic synonyms: Decoy, Steerer
Derivative terms: Rope

2. Noun. A cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses.
Generic synonyms: Cattleman, Cowboy, Cowhand, Cowherd, Cowman, Cowpoke, Cowpuncher, Puncher
Derivative terms: Rope

3. Noun. A craftsman who makes ropes.
Exact synonyms: Rope-maker, Ropemaker
Generic synonyms: Artificer, Artisan, Craftsman, Journeyman

Definition of Roper

1. n. A maker of ropes.

Definition of Roper

1. Noun. Agent noun of rope; one who uses a rope, especially one who throws a lariat. ¹

2. Noun. (dated) A maker of ropes. ¹

3. Noun. One who ropes goods; a packer. ¹

4. Noun. (archaic slang) One fit to be hanged. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Roper

1. one that ropes [n -S] - See also: ropes

Lexicographical Neighbors of Roper

ropedancer
ropedancers
ropedancing
ropedancings
ropeless
ropelike
ropeloft
ropelofts
ropemaker
ropemakers
ropemaking
ropeman
ropemate
ropemates
ropemen
roper (current term)
roperies
ropers
ropery
ropes
ropesman
ropesmen
ropewalk
ropewalker
ropewalkers
ropewalks
ropeway
ropeways
ropework
ropeworks

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