What is the meaning of noose?

noun

  • A trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose.
  • A loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled.

verb

  • Make a noose in or of.
  • Secure with a noose. .
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