Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
roper
noun
ˈrō-pər
Definition
A person who uses a rope, especially in the context of catching animals or doing tricks with a rope.
Examples
- The skilled roper swiftly caught the calf during the rodeo competition.
- As a professional roper, she won numerous awards for her impressive skills.
- He learned to be a roper from his father, who was a cowboy.
Meaning
A roper typically refers to someone skilled in handling ropes, often associated with activities like rodeo, cattle herding, or performing rope tricks.
Synonyms
- lasso artist
- cowboy
- rope handler
