n. 1 rhizome. 2 plant into which a graft is inserted. 3 primary form from which offshoots have arisen. rope n. 1 a stout cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, wire, etc. b piece of this. 2 (foll. by of) quantity of onions, pearls, etc. strung together. 3 (prec. by the) a halter for hanging a person. b execution by hanging. v. (ping) 1 fasten, secure, or catch with rope. 2 (usu. foll. by of, in) enclose with rope. 3 Mountaineering connect with or attach to a rope. o know (or learn or show) the ropes know (or learn or show) how to do a thing properly. rope in persuade to take part. rope into persuade to take part in (roped into washing up). [Old English]
