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DictionarynooseTightening loop
noun / verb

noose

NOOSS/nuːs/

A loop that tightens when pulled, or to catch or secure with such a loop.

The rope's noose rests as a sliding loop on the tabletop.

Close detailed view of a loose hemp rope sliding loop resting safely on a plain tabletop, the running rope passing through a compact slip knot, clear true slip-loop construction.
Etymology

A connection with Old French nos or Old Provençal nous, meaning 'knot,' is suggested but uncertain. The English word denotes a loop formed with a running knot that allows it to tighten.

In context

Libranima226:28
nothing done? Yes, yes; I have not taken the loop off the armhole! I forgot it, forgot a thing like that! Such a piece of evidence! He pulled off the noose, hurriedly cut it to pieces
Crime and Punishment - Dostoevsky (Illustrated Audiobook) Part 1 of 2

More examples

  • The loop formed a loose noose.
  • The handler noosed the escaped animal.
  • Several nooses were stored with the equipment.

Forms

noose · nooses · noosed · noosing

Similar words

loop
Need not tighten when pulled.
snare
A trap that may use a tightening loop.