The hangman misjudged the length of rope needed to snap his neck.
The Sun
She was rescued when an officer clasped his handcuffs around her wrist and pulled her to safety using a length of rope.
Times, Sunday Times
For three decades it was the most fun two bored blokes could have with a couple of planks and a length of rope.
Times, Sunday Times
Inquiries revealed he had bought an eightmetre length of rope.
The Sun
Why not offer them pitchforks and a length of rope?
Times, Sunday Times