Noose

Meaning

a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare

A loop with a running knot, used especially for trapping or hanging.

Example Sentences

The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.

The cowboy tied a noose to catch the wild horse.

Example Expressions

the noose tightens

Synonyms

loop, snare, lasso, trap, knot

Entry 1

loop, snare, lasso, trap

Entry 2

loop, knot, snare, lasso, trap

Antonyms

freedom, release, escape, looseness

Entry 1

freedom, release, escape

Entry 2

freedom, release, looseness

Collocations

tighten noose, escape noose, hang noose, hangman's noose, slip the noose, tighten the noose, caught in a noose

Entry 1

tighten noose, escape noose, hang noose

Entry 2

hangman's noose, slip the noose, tighten the noose, caught in a noose