Rope

  • 71Rope transmission — Rope Rope, n. [AS. r[=a]p; akin to D. reep, G. reif ring hoop, Icel. reip rope, Sw. rep, Dan. reb, reeb Goth. skaudaraip latchet.] 1. A large, stout cord, usually one not less than an inch in circumference, made of strands twisted or braided… …

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  • 72Rope's end — Rope Rope, n. [AS. r[=a]p; akin to D. reep, G. reif ring hoop, Icel. reip rope, Sw. rep, Dan. reb, reeb Goth. skaudaraip latchet.] 1. A large, stout cord, usually one not less than an inch in circumference, made of strands twisted or braided… …

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  • 73Rope boarding — is a new physical activity popularized and likely invented by urban teenagers in the Toronto Tri City area(Kitchener, Ont. to be exact), recently popularized on the MuchMusic channel s MUCH Adrenaline as an extreme sport due to the dangerous… …

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  • 74Rope access — is a form of work positioning, initially developed from techniques used in climbing and caving, which applies practical ropework to allow workers to access difficult to reach locations without the use of scaffolding, cradles or mobile elevated… …

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  • 75Rope trick effect — Rope trick is the term given by physicist John Malik to the curious lines and spikes which emanate from the fireball of certain nuclear explosions just after detonation.DescriptionThe photograph at the right specifically shows two unusual… …

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  • 76Rope (disambiguation) — Rope may refer to:* Rope, a length of non metallic fibers twisted or braided together * Wire rope, a length of metallic fibers twisted or braided together * Rope (unit), a unit of length * Rope (play), a play by Patrick Hamilton ** Rope (film), a …

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  • 77Rope and Skin — Theatrical poster for Rope and Skin (1979) Directed by Shōgorō Nishimura[1] …

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  • 78Rope Hell — Theatrical poster for Rope Hell (1978) Directed by Kōyū Ohara[1] …

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  • 79Rope rescue — is a subset of technical rescue that involves the use of static nylon kernmantle ropes, anchoring and belaying devices, friction rappel devices, various devices to utilize mechanical advantage for hauling systems, and other specialized equipment… …

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  • 80Rope Cosmetology — Theatrical poster for Rope Cosmetology (1978) Directed by Shōgorō Nishimura[1] …

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