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roper

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: roper

1
 n
a craftsman who makes ropes
2
 n
a cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses
3
 n
a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: roper
1

n a craftsman who makes ropes

Synonyms:
rope-maker, ropemaker
Type of:
artificer, artisan, craftsman, journeyman
a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
2

n a cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses

Type of:
cattleman, cowboy, cowhand, cowherd, cowman, cowpoke, cowpuncher, puncher
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
3

n a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)

Type of:
decoy, steerer
a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
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