roping

/ˈroʊpɪŋ/
verb
  1. To catch or tie something with a rope.
    • The firefighters practiced roping equipment to secure it during rescues.
    • We spent the morning roping the luggage to the roof of the car.
    • The cowboy spent the afternoon roping calves on the ranch.
  2. To persuade or trick someone into doing something (often followed by 'into').
    • My friend kept roping me into helping with her bake sale.
    • He felt guilty for roping his brother into the prank.
    • The manager is roping new employees into working overtime.
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noun
  1. The activity or sport of using a rope to catch animals, especially cattle.
    • She has been practicing roping since she was a child on her family's farm.
    • The competition includes both team roping and single roping events.
    • Roping is a popular event at rodeos across the country.
  2. The act of tying or binding something with a rope.
    • He learned the basics of roping during his first camping trip.
    • The roping of the boxes took longer than expected.
    • Proper roping of the boat to the dock prevents it from drifting away.