rope
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Rope is a strong cord made by twisting or laying together multiple strands of fiber, designed to be flexible yet durable for gripping, pulling, and securing objects. It has been essential to human activities for thousands of years, from basic tasks like tying and fastening to critical applications in construction, maritime work, and safety.
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- Construction
- Size measurement
- Use
- History
- Gallery
- Styles
- Laid or twisted
- Braided
- Other types
- Rock climbing
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thumb|upright=1.3|A coil of right-handed laid four-strand rope
A rope is a group of yarns, plies, fibres, or strands that are twisted or braided together into a larger and stronger form. Ropes have high tensile strength and can be used for dragging and lifting. Rope is thicker and stronger than similarly constructed cord, string, and twine.