English noun: roper | |||
1. | roper (person) a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game) | ||
Broader (hypernym) | decoy, steerer | ||
2. | roper (person) a cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cattleman, cowboy, cowhand, cowherd, cowman, cowpoke, cowpuncher, puncher | ||
3. | roper (person) a craftsman who makes ropes | ||
Synonyms | rope-maker, ropemaker | ||
Broader (hypernym) | artificer, artisan, craftsman, journeyman | ||