Noose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nuːs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Noose is a noun meaning An adjustable loop of rope, such as the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.
Meaning
An adjustable loop of rope, such as the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To tie or catch in a noose; to entrap or ensnare.
Example Sentences
Put someone's head in a noose
In its final messages before Adam [Raine] took his life in April, the chatbot offered instructions for how to tie a noose.
Word Forms
- nooses
- nooze
- noosing
- noosed
Synonyms for noose
Depending on context, synonyms include fang, snare, gin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include snare, gin, trap, tie, gauntlet, clamp.
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