Definition of roper Roper

/ɹowˈpɚ/ - [rowper] - rop•er

We found 11 definitions of roper from 4 different sources.

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What does roper mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: ropers

roper - a cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses
  cowhand, cowherd, cowman, cowpoke, cowpuncher, cattleman, cowboy, puncher a man who raises (or tends) cattle
roper - a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)
  decoy, steerer a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
roper - a craftsman who makes ropes
  ropemaker, rope-maker
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • roper (Noun)
    agent Agent noun of rope; one who uses a rope, especially one who throws a lariat.
  • roper (Noun)
    A maker of ropes.
  • roper (Noun)
    One who ropes goods; a packer.
  • roper (Noun)
    One fit to be hanged.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • roper (n.)
    A maker of ropes.
  • roper (n.)
    One who ropes goods; a packer.
  • roper (n.)
    One fit to be hanged.

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