Synonyms
Etymology
1. roper
noun. ['ˈroʊpɝ'] a cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses.
Synonyms
- cowman
- cattleman
- cowhand
- cowpuncher
- cowboy
- cowpoke
- cowherd
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rope (English)
- rap (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Words that Rhyme with Roper
- sloper
- kloepper
- soper
- roeper
- loper
- loeper
- koper
- hoeper
- choper
Example sentences of the word roper
1. Noun, singular or mass
The ideal surface for jumping rope is a suspended wood floor, according to professional jump roper Peter Nestler.
2. roper
noun. ['ˈroʊpɝ'] a craftsman who makes ropes.
Synonyms
- journeyman
- artificer
- craftsman
- ropemaker
- rope-maker
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rope (English)
- rap (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. roper
noun. ['ˈroʊpɝ'] a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game).
Synonyms
- steerer
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rope (English)
- rap (Old English (ca. 450-1100))