This is the 13452nd most frequent Russian word.
намотали
"Намотали" means "wound" or "wrapped around."
In this sentence, 'намотали' is used to describe the action of winding or wrapping the rope around an object, conveying a physical activity of encirclement.
Мы намотали верёвку вокруг дерева.
We wound the rope around the tree.
Here, 'намотали' is metaphorically used to depict the concept of engaging or pulling on the oars quickly, indicating active physical effort.
Мы быстро намотали на вёсла и пошли вперёд.
We quickly paced on the oars and moved forward.
In this usage, 'намотали' takes on an idiomatic meaning, colloquially referring to comprehending or absorbing information, showing linguistic flexibility.