Chap with the rope? (3)
I believe the answer is:
guy
This clue is a double definition.
'chap' is the first definition.
'the rope?' is the second definition.
(I have seen 'Steadying rope ' mean 'guy' so perhaps 'rope' could also mean 'guy')
'with' is the link.
(Other definitions for guy that I've seen before include "Make fun of, tent rope" , "Steadying rope" , "person in shabby clothes" , "Rope; man's name" , "Male" .)