1. resembling a rope in appearance, texture, or form; long, thick, and twisted or fibrous

Examples

• The old tree had ropelike roots extending across the ground.
• Her hair hung in ropelike strands after swimming in the ocean.
• The plant produced ropelike vines that climbed the fence.
• The cheese had a ropelike texture when melted.
• Ropelike muscles stood out on the athlete’s arms.
• The pasta became ropelike and sticky when overcooked.