The ropemakers worked through the night to secure the ship before the storm.

The ropesman secured the climber with practiced knots before they began the ascent.

At the rescue site, the ropeman checked every knot twice before lowering the stretcher.

The ropesmen secured the climbers' lines before the storm arrived.

Roper arrived early to the ceremony and quietly took his place among the guests.

The old sailor described the roperipe timbers as perfect for making knots, though no one used the word anymore.

The old mooring lines were frayed into ropelike strands that swung in the wind.

The gala featured a thrilling ropedancing performance that left the audience breathless.

At the aquarium, the ropefish glided among the submerged reeds, its eel-like body moving with surprising grace.

The aquarium's new exhibit featured several rare ropefishes exploring the submerged root structure at night.