ropemaking

[ rohp-mey-king ]

noun
  1. the act, skill, or process of fabricating rope.

Origin of ropemaking

1
First recorded in 1785–95; rope + making

Other words from ropemaking

  • ropemaker, noun

Words Nearby ropemaking

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