A ropy image? (3)
I believe the answer is:
guy
'image?' is the definition.
(Guy is an example)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for guy that I've seen before include "Make fun of, tent rope" , "Rope; man's name" , "Man; effigy" , "Rope; man" , "Steadying rope" .)