rop2, m. (gs. ~a, pl. ~anna).1. Thrust, stab. ~ de scian, knife-thrust. 2. Dart, dash. Faoi ~ siúil, at a great pace.
rop3, v.t. & i. (pp. ~tha). 1. Thrust, stab. (a)Duine a ~adh le scian, to stab s.o. with a knife. ~ sé an lann ann, he stuck the blade in him. (b)~ sé síos ina phóca é, he shoved it quickly into his pocket. ~ isteach i do bhéal é, pop it into your mouth. ~ sé ceist chugam, he shot a question at me. 2. Dart, dash. ~adh amach, chun cinn, to dash out, ahead. ~ leat, tear away.