noose
//nuːs//
Noun
nooseSingular
noosesPlural
1
A loop formed in a rope by means of a slipknot, which tightens when pulled.
The cowboy skillfully tied a noose to catch the runaway horse.
2
A snare or trap, especially one used for catching animals.
The hunter set a noose to catch rabbits in the forest.
3
A situation or circumstance that restricts freedom or threatens harm.
The company found itself caught in a financial noose with no easy way out.
Verb
nooseInfinitive
noosePresent tense
noosedPast tense
noosedPast participle
noosingPresent participle
noosesThird-person singular
1
To catch or secure with a noose.
The rancher noosed the wild horse to bring it back to the stable.
2
To make a noose in or of a rope.
He carefully noosed the rope to create a secure loop.