strop — meaning in English

English meaning

• noose noun A loop of rope that tightens when pulled, most often associated with hangings or with the end of a lasso.
• snare noun A trap, often a wire loop, used to catch animals.

Senses

strop is used for these senses in English:

• noose An adjustable loop of rope, such as the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.
• slip knot A knot which attaches a line to an object and tightens when pressure is applied. Also called a running knot.
• snare A mental or psychological trap.

noose — full definition

1. noun A loop of rope that tightens when pulled, most often associated with hangings or with the end of a lasso.
2. verb To catch or trap something with a noose, or more generally to snare or ensnare.

snare — full definition

1. noun A trap, often a wire loop, used to catch animals.
2. noun A trick or trap that catches someone in a difficult situation.
3. noun Short for snare drum, a drum with wires stretched across its bottom head to give it a sharp rattle.
4. verb To catch or trap, especially with a loop or trick.

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