I guess that the first meaning of "rope" is something like a "cable", but in this context, is "rope" the wooden structure of this bed? I think that this bed has a birch-wooden decoration on its structure, is it correct?
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Welcome to ELL! What is the context, Stephanie?– CowperKettleCommented Jan 13, 2015 at 11:36
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1My guess is that a "birch rope bed" is a "rope bed" whose frame uses birch wood as material. A "rope bed" is likely a bed whose mattress is supported by a network of ropes.– CowperKettleCommented Jan 13, 2015 at 11:38
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Thanks. This is a description of a hotel room: it describes an old-fashioned room with "antique birch rope bed".– StephanieCommented Jan 13, 2015 at 11:42
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1This question does not appear to be about learning the English language within the scope defined in the help center. As interesting as the question is...– user6951Commented Jan 13, 2015 at 12:01
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Thanks. I've adjusted my answer. More logical for a room advertisement. w.o. context I was thinking along lines of "history" and "native".. VTC as off-topic.– StephieCommented Jan 13, 2015 at 12:02
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- A rope bed is an old-fashioned style of beds that uses ropes (instead of wooden slats) to support the mattress.
- Birch bark can be used to make ropes, but most likely the term "birch" refers to the wood of the frame.
