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Rope-a-dope — is a boxing fighting style used most famously by Muhammad Ali (who coined the term) in the Rumble in the Jungle against George Foreman. TechniqueThe rope a dope is performed by a boxer assuming a protected stance, in Ali s classic pose, lying… … Wikipedia
Rope-a-Dope — Der Rope a dope ist eine Boxtaktik, die Muhammad Ali insbesondere auch beim Rumble in the Jungle gegen George Foreman zugeschrieben wird. Technik Der Rope a dope wird ausgeführt, indem der Boxer eine Abwehrhaltung einnimmt – bei Ali, indem er… … Deutsch Wikipedia
rope-a-dope — noun a) A technique in which the boxer assumes a defensive stance against the ropes and absorbs an opponents blows, hoping to exploit eventual tiredness or a mistake. He sounded like a retired boxer whod specialized in the rope a dope … Wiktionary
rope — n 1. cord, line, cable, wire rope, twist; cordage, roping, rigging, sennit, tackle; hawser, halyard, guy, painter, bowline; leader, lead, rein, longe; clothesline. 2. lasso, lariat, riata, bola. 3. noose, hangman s rope, hemp, hempen collar, Inf … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
rope-a-dope — noun a boxing tactic: pretending to be trapped against the ropes while your opponent wears himself out throwing punches • Hypernyms: ↑boxing, ↑pugilism, ↑fisticuffs … Useful english dictionary
Indian rope trick — The Indian rope trick is stage magic said to have been performed in and around India about the 1800s. Sometimes described as the world’s greatest illusion , it involved a magician, a length of rope, and one or more boy assistants.The trickThere… … Wikipedia
End of the Rope — Infobox musical artist Name = End of the Rope Img capt = Img size = 200px Background = group or band Origin = Tampa, Florida, USA Genre = Death metal, heavy metal, alternative metal Years active = 2002 Present Label = Unsigned URL =… … Wikipedia
pope on the rope — Cockney Rhyming Slang Dope … English dialects glossary
Nice and Smooth (album) — Nice Smooth Studio album by Nice Smooth Released 1989 (1989) … Wikipedia
List of challenges in Takeshi's Castle — A wide range of challenges were used throughout the history of the Japanese game show Takeshi s Castle, some occurring only once or twice, or others in virtually every show, depending upon their popularity and ease of preparation. Many challenges … Wikipedia
