1. the activity or skill of using a rope, especially to catch cattle or horses
2. the act of securing or tying something with rope

1. present participle of rope: to catch or secure with a rope
2. present participle of rope: to persuade someone to participate in something
Usage: informal

Examples

• The cowboy practiced his roping skills every morning.
• Roping cattle requires years of experience and practice.
• The sailors were busy roping down the cargo before the storm.
• She’s roping her friends into helping with the fundraiser.
• The rodeo featured exciting roping competitions.
• He spent hours roping the equipment to the truck bed.
• They’re roping volunteers for the charity event.