Noose Definition

no͝os
noosed, nooses, noosing
noun
nooses
A loop formed in a rope, cord, etc. by means of a slipknot so that the loop tightens as the rope is pulled.
Webster's New World
A snare or trap.
American Heritage
Anything that restricts one's freedom; tie, bond, snare, trap, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
To catch or hold in a noose; trap, ensnare, etc.
Webster's New World
To form a noose in or of (a rope, cord, etc.)
Webster's New World
idiom
the noose
  • death by hanging
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Noose

Noun

Singular:
noose
Plural:
nooses

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Noose

  • the noose

Origin of Noose

  • Middle English nose probably from Old French nos, nous knot from Latin nōdus node

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Probably from Old French nous, nominative singular or accusative plural of nou (“knot"). Compare node.

    From Wiktionary

Noose Sentence Examples

  • The noose fell directly over the limb and he pulled it tight.

  • I wished Dan luck and thanked him again for sticking his neck in the noose on our behalf.

  • For small work the box can be replaced by a canvas bag secured by a special tripping noose which can be loosened when the bag has reached the ground.

  • In fluid movements, he shook out a noose, swung it a few times to get momentum and then threw it at the limb.

  • Besides the noose and the net, the arrow, the dart and the hunting pole or venabulum were frequently employed.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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