simple past tense of show someone the ropes

present participle of show someone the ropes

To explain the fundamentals of something to someone.

(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

A long elastic cord tied around the ankles of the jumper in bungee jumping.

Alternative spelling of goat rope