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  • 31rope stitch — noun : an embroidery stitch made by overlapping small slanted stitches * * * (in embroidery) a stitch formed from the entwining of stitches. [1875 80] * * * rope stitch noun Satin stitch worked in stitches laid diagonally side by side • • • Main… …

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  • 32To give one rope — 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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  • 33Great and small — Small Small (sm[add]l), a. [Compar. {Smaller}; superl. {Smallest}.] [OE. small, AS. sm[ae]l; akin to D. smal narrow, OS. & OHG. smal small, G. schmal narrow, Dan. & Sw. smal, Goth. smals small, Icel. smali smal cattle, sheep, or goats; cf. Gr.… …

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  • 34Wire rope — consists of several strands laid (or twisted ) together like a helix. Each strand is likewise made of metal wires laid together like a helix. Initially wrought iron wires were used, but today steel is the main material used for wire ropes.History …

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  • 35Prayer rope — Eastern Orthodox prayer rope of 50 knots and 5 wooden beads. A prayer rope (Greek: κομποσκοίνι, Russian: чётки, Romanian: mătănii, Macedonian and Serbian: бројаница / brojanica, Bulgarian: броеница) is a loop made up of complex knots, usually out …

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  • 36Ant on a rubber rope — is a mathematical puzzle with a solution that appears counter intuitive or paradoxical. It is sometimes given as a worm, or inchworm, on a rubber or elastic band, but the principles of the puzzle remain the same.The details of the puzzle can vary …

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  • 37The Velvet Rope Tour - Live in Concert — Infobox Album Name = The Velvet Rope Tour Live In Concert Type = video Artist = Janet Jackson Released = October 11,1998(U.S.) March 9, 1999 (UK) Recorded = October 11, 1998 Genre = R B, pop Length = 121 min Language = English Label = Eagle Rock… …

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  • 38guest rope — ˈgeˌstrōp noun Etymology: probably alteration of guess (as in guess warp) 1. : a line that is supplementary to a towline and is used especially to keep the tow steady 2. : a line run along a ship s side or out to the end of a boom for small boats …

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  • 39Jump-rope rhyme — A skipping rhyme (occasionally skipping rope rhyme or jump rope rhyme), is a rhyme chanted by children while skipping. Such rhymes have been recorded in all cultures where skipping is played. Examples of English language rhymes have been found… …

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  • 40Inca rope bridge — BridgeTypePix type name = Inca rope bridge image title = Newly reconstructed, the last of its kind sibling names = None descendent names = Simple suspension bridge ancestor names = Rope bridge carries = Pedestrians, livestock span range = Short… …

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