ropekeepers
nounUK /ˈrəʊpˌkiːpəz/
US /ˈroʊpˌkiːpərz/
People who take care of ropes and make sure they are safe to use.
The ropekeepers checked every line before the sailors set sail.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Workers in a theater who manage the ropes that move curtains and scenery.
The ropekeepers raised the backdrop smoothly during the scene change.
3. People in charge of the ropes at a climbing gym or outdoor event.
The ropekeepers made sure every climber was tied in safely.
4. Members of a historical guild responsible for storing and repairing town ropes.
The old records list the ropekeepers who supplied the harbor each spring.