noose | ||
1. | [ noun ] a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a noose | |
Synonyms: | gin snare | |
Related terms: | trap slipknot gin | |
2. | [ verb ] secure with a noose | |
Related terms: | fasten | |
3. | [ verb ] make a noose in or of | |
Related terms: | loop | |
4. | [ noun ] (transportation) a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled | |
Synonyms: | slip_noose running_noose | |
Related terms: | loop loop clinch clinch lasso hangman's_rope slipknot | |
Similar spelling: |
nose nosey noise nowise nous nosy Noss nosh noyes noisy no-go Nox nookie nog noc no-show |