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  • noose — [no͞os] n. [ME nose, prob. via Prov nous < L nodus, knot, NODE] 1. a loop formed in a rope, cord, etc. by means of a slipknot so that the loop tightens as the rope is pulled 2. anything that restricts one s freedom; tie, bond, snare, trap, etc …   English World dictionary

  • noose — [ nus ] noun 1. ) count a piece of rope that is formed into a circle at one end, so that if you pull the other end the circle becomes smaller. A noose is used for killing someone by hanging them by the neck. a ) the noose MAINLY LITERARY the… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • noose — ► NOUN ▪ a loop with a running knot which tightens as the rope or wire is pulled, used especially to hang offenders or trap animals. ► VERB ▪ catch or hold with a noose. ● put one s head in a noose Cf. ↑put one s head in a noose ORIGIN probably… …   English terms dictionary

  • rope — [rōp] n. [ME rop < OE rap, akin to Ger reif (Goth raip) < IE * reip , rag, piece of cloth < base * rei , to tear > REAP, REEF2] 1. a thick, strong cord made of intertwisted strands of fiber, thin wires, leather strips, etc. 2. [pl.]… …   English World dictionary

  • noose — [nu:s] n [Date: 1400 1500; Origin: Probably from Provençal nous knot , from Latin nodus; NODE] a ring formed by the end of a piece of rope, which closes more tightly as it is pulled, used especially for killing someone by hanging them …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • rope — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. cord, line; hawser, painter, lanyard; lasso, riata; hangman s noose, execution; string, twist. See filament. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. cord, cordage, braiding, string, thread, strand, line, tape, lace,… …   English dictionary for students

  • rope — I. /roʊp / (say rohp) noun 1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material. 2. (plural) the cords used to enclose a boxing ring or other space. 3. a… …  

  • noose — noun a loop with a running knot which tightens as the rope or wire is pulled, used especially to hang offenders or trap animals. verb apply a noose to; catch with a noose. ↘form (a rope) into a noose. Phrases put one s head in a noose bring about …   English new terms dictionary

  • Noose — For the film, see Noose (film). Hanging noose used at public executions outside Lancaster Castle, circa 1820 1830 A noose is a loop at the end of a rope in which the knot slides to make the loop collapsible. Knots used for making nooses include… …   Wikipedia

  • noose — UK [nuːs] / US [nus] noun Word forms noose : singular noose plural nooses 1) a) [countable] a piece of rope that is formed into a circle at one end, so that if you pull the other end the circle becomes smaller. A noose is used for killing someone …   English dictionary

  • noose — nooser, n. /noohs/, n., v., noosed, noosing. n. 1. a loop with a running knot, as in a snare, lasso, or hangman s halter, that tightens as the rope is pulled. 2. a tie or bond; snare. v.t. 3. to secure by or as by a noose. 4. to make a noose with …   Universalium

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