noose (n.)

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

    [ Syn: snare , gin ]

  2. a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled

    [ Syn: running noose , slip noose ]

    noose (v.)

  1. make a noose in or of

  2. secure with a noose

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