Manila rope

noun

1. rope made from Manila hemp.

Manila rope

noun

1. rope of Manila hemp

Word History and Origins

Origin of Manila rope¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Jack had a coil of stout, half-inch manila rope, about two hundred feet in length.

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Then Bob tied to the thread something else and instead of it, he got back the end of an excellent manila rope.

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The smallest manila rope is rather stiff and unmanageable for such light sails as ours.

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A light manila rope was used, anchored to a tree at each side about fifteen feet from the ground.

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He held up one frayed end of a manila rope, that was wound around the tree-trunk.

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