noose

[noos]

noun

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.

verb (used with object)

noosed, noosing 

1. to secure by or as by a noose.

2. to make a noose with or in (a rope or the like).

noose

/ nuːs /

noun

1. a loop in the end of a rope or cord, such as a lasso, snare, or hangman's halter, usually tied with a slipknot

2. something that restrains, binds, or traps

3. to bring about one's own downfall

verb

1. to secure or catch in or as if in a noose

2. to make a noose of or in

Other Word Forms

• nooser noun
• unnoosed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of noose¹

1400–50; late Middle English nose < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of noose¹

C15: perhaps from Provençal nous, from Latin nōdus _node

Example Sentences

A gallows was erected; an effigy of a Chinese man swung from a noose.

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One officer shared instructions on how to a tie a noose and posted a picture of a stuffed animal being hung inside police headquarters.

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In 2018, federal inspectors issued a report finding “serious violations” at the facility, including overly restrictive detainee segregation and guards failing to stop detainees from hanging braided bed sheet “nooses.”

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"It's been like a noose around our neck, ever since the route was chosen," says Ms Thacker, who has lived in her house for 38 years.

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Shortly after, a noose was found in Wallace’s garage.

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