| 单词 | noose |
| 释义 | noose n. & v. --n 1. a loop with a running knot, tightening as the rope or wire is pulled, esp. in a snare, lasso, or hangman's halter. 2. a snare or bond. 3. joc. the marriage tie. --vtr. 1. catch with or enclose in a noose, ensnare. 2. a make a noose on (a cord). b (often foll. by round) arrange (a cord) in a noose. Phrases and idioms put one's head in a noose bring about one's own downfall. Etymology: ME nose, perh. f. OF no(u)s f. L nodus knot |
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