Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-noose
noun
/ðə nuːs/
Definition
A noose is a loop of rope that tightens when pulled, often used for tying or hanging.
Examples
- The convict was sentenced to death by the noose.
- The detective found a noose in the abandoned house, raising questions about its previous occupants.
- In literature, the noose often symbolizes despair and entrapment.
Meaning
The noose is commonly associated with hanging and is a symbol of execution or suicide, but it can also refer to any looped knot.
Synonyms
- loop
- knot
- tie
- snare
