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noose N0149600 (no͞os)n.1. A loop formed in a rope by means of a slipknot so that it binds tighter as the rope is pulled. Also called running noose.2. A snare or trap.tr.v. noosed, noos·ing, noos·es 1. To capture or hold by or as if by a noose.2. To make a noose of or in. [Middle English nose, probably from Old French nos, nous, knot, from Latin nōdus; see node.]noose (nuːs) n1. (Knots) a loop in the end of a rope or cord, such as a lasso, snare, or hangman's halter, usually tied with a slipknot2. something that restrains, binds, or traps3. put one's head in a noose to bring about one's own downfallvb (tr) 4. to secure or catch in or as if in a noose5. to make a noose of or in[C15: perhaps from Provençal nous, from Latin nōdus node]noose (nus) n., v. noosed, noos•ing. n. 1. a loop with a running knot, as in a snare or lasso, that tightens as the rope is pulled. 2. a tie; snare. v.t. 3. to secure by a noose. 4. to make a noose with or in (a rope or the like). [1400–50; late Middle English nose, perhaps < Old French nos, nous knot, nominative corresponding to oblique no, nou (French noeud) < Latin nōdus] noose Past participle: noosed Gerund: noosing
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I noose | you noose | he/she/it nooses | we noose | you noose | they noose |
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I noosed | you noosed | he/she/it noosed | we noosed | you noosed | they noosed |
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I am noosing | you are noosing | he/she/it is noosing | we are noosing | you are noosing | they are noosing |
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I have noosed | you have noosed | he/she/it has noosed | we have noosed | you have noosed | they have noosed |
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I was noosing | you were noosing | he/she/it was noosing | we were noosing | you were noosing | they were noosing |
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I had noosed | you had noosed | he/she/it had noosed | we had noosed | you had noosed | they had noosed |
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I will noose | you will noose | he/she/it will noose | we will noose | you will noose | they will noose |
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I will have noosed | you will have noosed | he/she/it will have noosed | we will have noosed | you will have noosed | they will have noosed |
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I will be noosing | you will be noosing | he/she/it will be noosing | we will be noosing | you will be noosing | they will be noosing |
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I have been noosing | you have been noosing | he/she/it has been noosing | we have been noosing | you have been noosing | they have been noosing |
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I will have been noosing | you will have been noosing | he/she/it will have been noosing | we will have been noosing | you will have been noosing | they will have been noosing |
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I had been noosing | you had been noosing | he/she/it had been noosing | we had been noosing | you had been noosing | they had been noosing |
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I would noose | you would noose | he/she/it would noose | we would noose | you would noose | they would noose |
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I would have noosed | you would have noosed | he/she/it would have noosed | we would have noosed | you would have noosed | they would have noosed | ThesaurusNoun | 1. | noose - a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noosegin, snareslipknot - a knot at the end of a cord or rope that can slip along the cord or rope around which it is madetrap - a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned | | 2. | noose - a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulledrunning noose, slip nooseclench, clinch - a small slip noose made with seizinghangman's halter, hangman's rope, hempen necktie, halter, hemp - a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanginglariat, reata, riata, lasso - a long noosed rope used to catch animalsslipknot - a knot at the end of a cord or rope that can slip along the cord or rope around which it is madeloop - anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself) | Verb | 1. | noose - make a noose in or ofloop, intertwine - make a loop in; "loop a rope" | | 2. | noose - secure with a noosefasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man" | Translationsnoose (nuːs) noun1. a loop in rope, wire etc that becomes tighter when pulled. 活結, 套索 活结,套索 2. such a loop in a rope used for hanging a person. 絞索 绞索
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the noose is hangingPreparations are complete. The phrase originally referred to public executions, and so it sometimes implies that an audience is assembled for whatever has been prepared. The actors are here, the stage is set, and the auditorium is filled. The noose is hanging, people—it's time to start Act I. I prepped the lab for the experiment, so the noose is hanging, whenever you want to begin.See also: hanging, nooseput (one's) head in a nooseTo cause or ensure the ruin of one's plans, progress, or ambitions through foolish or reckless actions or words. Jeff had a real shot at winning the election, but he put his head in a noose by making those comments. Everyone knew the idea was bad, but no one was willing to put their head in a noose and criticize it during the meeting.See also: head, noose, putput your head in a noose or stick your head in a noose If you put your head in a noose or stick your head in a noose, you deliberately do something which will put you in danger or in a difficult situation. At the risk of putting my head in a noose, I will make some predictions. I wasn't going to stick my head in a noose and speak out in the meeting. Note: A noose is a loop and knot that is tied in rope in order to hang someone. See also: head, noose, putput your head in a noose bring about your own downfall.See also: head, noose, putNoose
What does it mean when you dream about a noose?A hanging tree with a noose is a symbol of fear and anxiety. If the noose is around the neck of someone, perhaps there is repressed anger and rage at a person or a condition. (See also Necktie). noose
Synonyms for noosenoun a trap for birds or small mammalsSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknotSynonymsRelated Words- clench
- clinch
- hangman's halter
- hangman's rope
- hempen necktie
- halter
- hemp
- lariat
- reata
- riata
- lasso
- slipknot
- loop
verb make a noose in or ofRelated Wordsverb secure with a nooseRelated Words |