Rope (Base Register)

A rope is a length of fibres, twisted or braided together to improve strength for pulling and connecting. It has tensile strength but is too flexible to provide compressive strength (i.e. it can be used for pulling, but not pushing). Rope is thicker and stronger than similarly constructed cord, line, string, and twine.

Impressions of cordage found on fired clay provide evidence of string and rope-making technology in Europe dating back 28,000 years.