ROPING


Meaning of ROPING in English

I. ˈrōpiŋ adjective

Etymology: Middle English ropinge, from present participle of (assumed) Middle English ropen to be ropy, from Middle English rope (I)

archaic : ropy

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: rope (I) + -ing

1. : ropes , cordage

2. : boltrope

3. : roving ; specifically : a wool sliver delivered from the finisher card ready for spinning

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