English dictionary

noose

/n/u/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.artifact

Synonyms gin snare

Source: WordNet 3.0
a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled

noun.artifact

Synonyms running noose slip noose

Source: WordNet 3.0
A running knot, or loop, which binds the closer the more it is drawn.

noun

Source: webster1913

make a noose in or of

verb.creation

Source: WordNet 3.0
secure with a noose

verb.contact

Source: WordNet 3.0
To tie in a noose; to catch in a noose; to entrap; to insnare.

verb

Source: webster1913