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Roper

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Noun — Someone who makes ropes, or (especially in rodeo and ranching) someone skilled at roping cattle or horses.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

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ropemaker rope-maker

How to use Roper

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a skilled roper calf roper rope maker

Etymology

From the noun rope plus the agent suffix "-er" — literally, one who ropes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Roper” mean?

The word “Roper” means someone who makes ropes, or (especially in rodeo and ranching) someone skilled at roping cattle or horses. In plain terms, a person whose job or skill involves ropes — traditionally rope-making, or in ranching, lassoing cattle.

How do you use “Roper” in a sentence?

Here is “Roper” used in a sentence: “The champion roper caught the calf in under six seconds.”

What part of speech is “Roper”?

“Roper” is a noun.

Related words

goat roper outroper top-roper

Nearby words

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