rope-a-dope

Speech parts

1. rope-a-dope - Noun

2. rope-a-dope - Verb

Meaning

a boxing tactic: pretending to be trapped against the ropes while your opponent wears himself out throwing punches

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

roebuck foot rope tired footwork lines strings toes ropes ankles

Hypernyms

boxing pugilism fisticuffs

Close letter words and terms

rope yard Rope Yarn Sunday rope's-end rope-a-dope boxer rope-a-dope coiner rope-dancer