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1. n. a boxing tactic: pretending to be trapped against the ropes while your opponent wears themself out throwing punches Source: wordnet

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against boxing opponent pretending punches ropes tactic throwing trapped wears while your

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rope-maker rope-makers rope-yarn

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rope down rope in rope ladder rope off rope tow rope up rope wall rope yard rope yarn

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