ropes 1 of 2

noun

Definition of ropesnext
plural of rope
1
as in mechanics
the characteristic peculiarities and technicalities of something needs a mentor who will show her the ropes of running a catering business

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2
as in brass tacks
the specific practical details of something still learning the ropes of her new job

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ropes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rope
as in wires

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  1. specifics
  2. nuts and bolts
  3. quirks
Noun
  • The prime minister refrained from providing specifics on the potential negotiations, leaving questions about the participants, location and timeline unanswered.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The report largely avoids specifics about whose records were targeted and the content of the leaks.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of specifics
Noun
  • Planners are tasked with improving the lives of city dwellers, which requires a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses not only the nuts and bolts of making land use decisions, but also social sciences, ethics, and public health.
    Seydina Fall, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Interviewees like Mikkel Nielsen & Xenia-Anni Nielsen were able to advise not just on details of the WoW world but also on the nuts and bolts of post-production, such as animation timing and color grading.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of nuts and bolts
Noun
  • The show is a uniquely hilarious take on a collision of a riches to rags story and the familiarity of light crime and investigation infused with humour and local New Zealand quirks, all brought to life by the razor-sharp minds of comedy duo Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • What’s most impressive about the sketch is Mescal’s ability to fit in with the cast mates and play off their quirks, proving his comic timing as adept as his emotional vulnerability.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of quirks
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