Meaning of ropeline | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A line of rope with the purpose of moving people or goods from one location to another.
2. A line of rope that is used for climbing.
3. A rope barrier used to separate a crowd from a celebrity or politician.

Examples

“Therefore, at the beginning of the operation, the packet did not always reach⟳ the turning points of the ropeline at the intermediary supports.”

“For these three villages, the first item of common priority was a light⟳ kind of ropeline; to Paudwar, pipeline was also of first rank. The purpose of ropeline is mainly to carry⟳ down fodder grass, firewood and animal compost from hill to settlement.”

“The ropeline to be installed this time was designed for downhill use⟳ only and consisted of spans of more than 1,000 meters each.”

“Gombu then went forward⟳ and with the aid of oxygen succeeded in cutting steps and fixing ropelines up to the so-called Yellow Band and finally reached the Geneva Spur.”

“For the optimal ropeline one has to consider⟳ the way the rope runs along the body of the lead⟳ climber, as well as the way the rope runs in the entire climbing route. In a fall⟳, the correct⟳ ropeline along the body is paramount for avoiding injuries.”

“Off he'd wander⟳, down the ropeline, grinning, winking, bending down to take⟳ a bite⟳ of somebody's hot dog, closing his eyes to kiss some baby.”

“The President made remarks, worked a ropeline, then departed.”

“There was a plywood stage⟳ and a microphone in front of the ropeline, and behind, some kids—looked like⟳ one busload—with hand-painted signs: LET⟳ GEORGE DO IT and IOWA BUSH.”

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