noose
Americannoun
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a loop with a running knot, as in a snare, lasso, or hangman's halter, that tightens as the rope is pulled.
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a tie or bond; snare.
verb (used with object)
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to secure by or as by a noose.
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to make a noose with or in (a rope or the like).
noun
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a loop in the end of a rope or cord, such as a lasso, snare, or hangman's halter, usually tied with a slipknot
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something that restrains, binds, or traps
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to bring about one's own downfall
verb
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to secure or catch in or as if in a noose
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to make a noose of or in
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Present
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noosesimple
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noosessimple
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have noosedperfect
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has noosedperfect
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are noosingprogressive
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am noosingprogressive
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is noosingprogressive
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have been noosingperfect progressive
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has been noosingperfect progressive
Past
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noosedsimple
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had noosedperfect
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was noosingprogressive
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were noosingprogressive
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had been noosingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of noose
1400–50; late Middle English nose < ?
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