ropewalk

[ rohp-wawk ]

noun

1. a long, narrow path or building where ropes are made.

ropewalk

/ ˈrəʊpˌwɔːk /

noun

1. a long narrow usually covered path or shed where ropes are made

Word History and Origins

Origin of ropewalk¹

First recorded in 1665–75; rope + walk

Example Sentences

“I heard a tremendous explosion, and, rushing out, saw that the public buildings, navy yard, ropewalks, &c., were on fire.”

From Literature

One day an errand took him to a long building called a ropewalk.

From Literature

We stood in the shadows of a ropewalk and observed the men dragging their cranked engines up and down the long corridor, twisting fibers into cord.

From Literature

Nettling, net′ling, n. the joining of two ropes, end to end, without seam: the tying in pairs of yarns in a ropewalk to prevent tangling.

From Project Gutenberg

This property was afterwards purchased by James Forman, Junior, and the old ropewalk building removed.

From Project Gutenberg