(transitive) To beat with the end of a rope.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of rope's-end

present participle of rope's-end

A piece of rope, especially one used as a lash in inflicting punishment.

(nautical) A short length of rope, spliced to the eye of the clapper of a ship's bell and by which it is struck.

Alternative spelling of bolt rope

An item for play or physical exercise consisting of a length of rope with a handle attached to each end, intended to be swung over and under a person jumping in a continual rhythm.

present participle of skip rope

(nautical) a rope used for hoisting a topmast or topgallant mast in a square-rigged ship; it is rove from the cap of the lower mast, through a sheave in the foot of the topmast and then back through a block on the lower masthead, with the hauling part led to the deck

(originally nautical, informal) To learn the basics or master introductory knowledge. / (informal) To learn some skill requiring specialist knowledge.