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noose

UK
/nuːs/
US
/nus/

Translations

noosenoun
nooses
pl
UK
/nuːs/
US
/nus/
The noose was tied tightly around the branch.
Петля была туго завязана вокруг ветки.
The executioner prepared the noose for the hanging.
Палач подготовил удавку для повешения.
Additional translations
зашморг
Synonyms
knot
tie
gallows
lasso
snare
loop
nooseverb
noosed
Past Simple
noosed
Past Participle
noosing
Gerund
UK
/nuːs/
US
/nus/
затянуть петлю
He decided to noose the rope around the branch.
Он решил затянуть петлю на веревке вокруг ветки.
Synonyms
snare
secure
hook
entangle
loop
rope
capture
trap
ensnare
lasso
nooseadjective
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "noose knot").

Definitions

noosenoun
A loop with a running knot, tightening as the rope or wire is pulled, typically used to trap animals or hang people.
The hunter set a noose to catch the rabbit.
A situation or condition that is difficult to escape from.
The debt became a noose around his neck, tightening with each passing month.
nooseverb
To secure or catch with a loop or knot that tightens when pulled.
The cowboy expertly noosed the runaway calf with his lasso.
nooseadjective
Relating to or involving a noose; used attributively before another noun.
He practiced tying a noose knot before the competition.
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