The crew secured the top-rope before attempting to raise the damaged topmast.

Before attempting the crux, he decided to top-rope the pitch to rehearse the moves safely.

The sailors inspected the crack-ropes before setting out to sea.

Inflamed by rumors, the mob declared the accused rope-ripe and demanded he be hanged at once.

He was on the high rope when his novel hit the bestseller list.

The crew inspected the bungy ropes thoroughly before letting anyone jump.

After the storm, the crew found several dead-ropes tangled on the deck.

The crew coiled the dead-rope neatly on deck until it was needed.

The villagers whispered that the outlaw was a crack-rope, and the sheriff feared the consequences if the rumor proved true.

The villagers declared the traitor rope-worthy after his betrayal, demanding justice without mercy.