noose
noose Lexical Profile
noose Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A loop formed at the end of a rope or wire with a running knot, which tightens as the rope or wire is pulled.
"The rancher fashioned a quick noose at the end of the rope to secure the wooden post."
A difficult, restrictive, or inescapable situation or trap that tightens around someone.
"As more financial records were subpoenaed, the legal noose began to tighten around the corrupt executives."
• verb
To catch, secure, or ensnare someone or something using a loop of rope or wire with a running knot.
"The wildlife biologist carefully noosed the lizard around its neck to measure and tag it safely."
To form a rope, cord, or wire into a loop with a running knot.
"He noosed the heavy hemp cord and hooked it over the iron cleat on the dock."
• Rhymes for noose
Word Origin & Etymology
Entered English in the late 14th century, probably borrowed from Old Provençal 'nos' or Old French 'nous', both meaning a knot or loop and ultimately deriving from the Latin 'nodus' (knot).