Definitions

1. noun

A loop or knot at the end of a rope, used for hanging or strangling.

“The hikers used a noose to secure the rope around the tree.”

2. verb

To put a noose around something, typically to hang or strangulate it.

“The executioner was accused of noosing the prisoner too quickly.”

3. verb

To catch or ensnare someone or something.

“The detective tried to noose the suspect with a clever trap.”

4. noun

A style of knot or loop, especially one used for hanging or strangling.

“The executioner’s noose was a notorious style of knot used during the Inquisition.”