ropewalk

American

[rohp-wawk] / ˈroʊpˌwɔk /

noun

a long, narrow path or building where ropes are made.

ropewalk British

/ ˈrəʊpˌwɔːk /

noun

a long narrow usually covered path or shed where ropes are made

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Etymology

Origin of ropewalk

First recorded in 1665–75; rope + walk

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