Chains and Rope

Chains

Chains noun - Metal shackles; for hands or legs.

Rope and chains are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rope" instead a noun "Chains".

Rope

Rope noun - A length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things.
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Synonyms for Rope

Chains and rope are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chains" instead a noun "Rope".

Nearby Words: roping, roped, roper, ropey, ropeway

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Johnny Mnemonic Rope Bridge: The LoTek headquarters has one, complete with rickety wooden planks that snap the second one sets a foot down on them, suspended with steel chains.
  • Film / The Titfield Thunderbolt On the way they borrow a set of chains from the steamroller they jousted with, to replace the rope.Once the train is recoupled to the engine they set off again, feeling there is now no hope of them making it on time after all the delays.
  • First floor dungeon Assorted simple tortures Molten lead, chopping blocks and hot boiling oil Second floor dungeon Jewelry department Leg chains, ankle chains, neck chains, wrist chains, thumbscrews and nooses of the very finest rope Basement dungeon EVERYBODY OUT!
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