noose

Definition of Noose in English :

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Noun

1. gin, noose, snare

a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

gin
snare

2. noose, running noose, slip noose

a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled

Verb

3. noose

make a noose in or of

4. noose

secure with a noose

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Noose

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noun

1.

a loop in the end of a rope or cord, such as a lasso, snare, or hangman's halter, usually tied with a slipknot

2.

something that restrains, binds, or traps

3. put one's head in a noose

verb (transitive)

4.

to secure or catch in or as if in a noose

5.

to make a noose of or in

Noose

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noun

1.

a loop formed in a rope, cord, etc. by means of a slipknot so that the loop tightens as the rope is pulled

2.

anything that restricts one's freedom; tie, bond, snare, trap, etc.

verb transitiveWord forms: noosed or ˈnoosing

3.

to catch or hold in a noose; trap, ensnare, etc.

4.

to form a noose in or of (a rope, cord, etc.)

Noose

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n.

1. A loop formed in a rope by means of a slipknot so that it binds tighter as the rope is pulled. Also called running noose.

2. A snare or trap.

tr.v. noosed, noos·ing, noos·es

1. To capture or hold by or as if by a noose.

2. To make a noose of or in.

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