roper
1
8.6
A person who makes ropes for ships and farms
- noun
- /ˈroʊpər/
:
cordelero
Examples
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Wait a minute—we need a new roper, don't we?
Fiction book (1992) -
He worked as a special deputy during the Pullman strike, and when that ended, he worked as a roper for a large crib on Clark, south of Taylor, in the Bad Lands.
Fiction book (1993) -
The roper skillfully demonstrated how to tie a secure knot for the new ropes.
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During the rodeo, the roper showcased his talent in crafting ropes for calf roping competitions.
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As a professional roper, she spends every day making high-quality ropes for ranchers.
Synonyms
ropemaker
vsroper
7.7
A person who makes ropes by hand or using machines
is the more general form that does not specify the making method
rope-maker
vsroper
5.8
A person who makes long strong cords by twisting fibers
is the single word spelling of the same term
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Etymology
Roper also comes from rope ('a strong cord') plus -er 'one who', so a roper can mean a person who makes or supplies ropes for sailors and farmers.