ropy

[ roh-pee ]

/ ˈroʊ pi /

resembling a rope or ropes: ropy muscles.

forming viscid or glutinous threads, as a liquid.

Words nearby ropy

First recorded in 1470–80; rope + -y¹

rop·i·ly, adverbrop·i·ness, noun

This water had probably been there for years, and was as ropy as molasses.
American Prisoners of the Revolution|Danske Dandridge
When the soap becomes thick and ropy, carry it down cellar in pails and empty it into a barrel.
The American Frugal Housewife|Lydia M. Child
The milk is good and nourishing, but of a ropy consistency and a peculiar flavour.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
He took a detonite cartridge from his belt and placed it on the floor close to the ropy strands.
Astounding Stories, May, 1931|Various

When unpacking the meat watch the brine to see that it is not ropy or moldy.
Every Step in Canning|Grace Viall Gray