🪢noose

noun
/nuːs/

Meaning

A loop with a running knot, used especially for trapping or hanging.
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare

Example Sentences

The cowboy tied a noose to catch the wild horse.

The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.

Example Expressions

the noose tightens

Synonyms

loop, knot, snare, lasso, trap
Entry 1
loop, knot, snare, lasso, trap
Entry 2
loop, snare, lasso, trap

Antonyms

freedom, release, looseness, escape
Entry 1
freedom, release, looseness
Entry 2
freedom, release, escape

Collocations

hangman's noose, slip the noose, tighten the noose, caught in a noose, tighten noose, escape noose, hang noose
Entry 1
hangman's noose, slip the noose, tighten the noose, caught in a noose
Entry 2
tighten noose, escape noose, hang noose

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