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rope made from Manila hemp.[1850-55]
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Manila rope
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Manila rope — is a type of rope made from manila hemp. Manila hemp is a type of fiber obtained from the leaves of the abacá. It is not actually hemp, but named so because hemp was long a major source of fiber, and other fibers were sometimes named after it.… … Wikipedia
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manila rope — /mənɪlə ˈroʊp/ (say muhniluh rohp) noun rope manufactured from manila hemp. Also, Manila rope …
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rope — roper, n. ropelike, adj. /rohp/, n., v., roped, roping. n. 1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material. 2. a lasso. 3. ropes, a. the cords used to… … Universalium
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