What does roper mean?

Definitions for roper
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Princeton's WordNet

  1. ropernoun

    a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)

  2. ropernoun

    a cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses

  3. ropemaker, rope-maker, ropernoun

    a craftsman who makes ropes

Wiktionary

  1. ropernoun

    Agent noun of rope; one who uses a rope, especially one who throws a lariat.

  2. ropernoun

    One who ropes goods; a packer.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

ChatGPT

  1. roper

    A roper can have several different meanings depending on the context: 1. In a professional context, a roper is someone who uses a lasso or a rope in their work, such as a rancher, cowboy, or rodeo professional. 2. In a gaming context, specifically Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a 'roper' is a type of creature which disguises itself as rock or stone, surprising unsuspecting adventurers. 3. It could also refer to a brand, particularly the Roper Corporation that manufactures home appliances. 4. In a criminal context, a roper is someone who entices victims into a confidence game or trap. 5. In a historical context, Roper might refer to a family surname, for example, William Roper who was the son-in-law of Sir Thomas More.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Ropernoun

    a maker of ropes

  2. Ropernoun

    one who ropes goods; a packer

  3. Ropernoun

    one fit to be hanged

Wikidata

  1. Roper

    Roper was a Christian pop-punk band formed in Denver, Colorado. The band consisted of Reese Roper on lead vocals, Jonathan Byrnside on lead guitar, Jonathan Till on bass, Matt Emmett on rhythm guitar, and Nick White on drums.

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Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. ROPER

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Roper is ranked #1787 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Roper surname appeared 20,065 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 7 would have the surname Roper.

    73% or 14,655 total occurrences were White.
    20.5% or 4,131 total occurrences were Black.
    2.9% or 594 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    2.1% or 425 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    0.7% or 152 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
    0.5% or 106 total occurrences were Asian.

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  2. porer

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of roper in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of roper in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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