manila rope
1Manila rope — is a type of rope made from manila hemp. Manila hemp is a type of fiber obtained from the leaves of the abacá. It is not actually hemp, but named so because hemp was long a major source of fiber, and other fibers were sometimes named after it.… …
2Manila rope — rope made from Manila hemp. [1850 55] * * * Manila rope, a strong rope made from Manila hemp …
3Manila rope — n. [often m r ] strong rope made of Manila hemp …
4manila rope — /mənɪlə ˈroʊp/ (say muhniluh rohp) noun rope manufactured from manila hemp. Also, Manila rope …
5Manila rope — rope made from Manila hemp. [1850 55] * * * …
6Manila rope — noun rope made from fibres of Manila hemp …
7Manila — Manila1 [mə nil′ə] n. [often m ] 1. MANILA HEMP 2. MANILA PAPER 3. MANILA ROPE: Also Manilla Manila2 [mə nil′ə] seaport & capital of the Philippines, in SW Luzon, on an inlet (Manila Bay …
8rope — roper, n. ropelike, adj. /rohp/, n., v., roped, roping. n. 1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material. 2. a lasso. 3. ropes, a. the cords used to… …
9Manila hemp — For the plant the fiber is from, see Abacá. The packaging of manila hemp (Musa textilis) into bales at Kali Telepak, Besoeki, East Java. Man …
10Manila hostage crisis — The bus where the hostages were held captive. Location Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines …
