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Manila rope

noun

  1. rope made from Manila hemp.


Manila rope

noun

  1. rope of Manila hemp


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Manila rope1

First recorded in 1850–55

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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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