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Rope

Rope consists of strands of yarn or wire that have been twisted together. It ranges in size from 3/16 inch (4.8 millimeters) to more than 6 inches (152 millimeters) in diameter. Rope that is less than 3/16 inch thick is called twine or cord. Cordage is the general term for rope, twine, or cord made from yarn.

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