noun
noose
noos
Noose (noun) means a loop of rope that tightens when pulled, most often associated with hangings or with the end of a lasso. Example: “The hangman checked the noose before the execution.”
noun
1
A loop of rope that tightens when pulled, most often associated with hangings or with the end of a lasso.
"The hangman checked the noose before the execution."
"The cowboy swung the lasso, its noose ready to catch the calf."
verb
1
To catch or trap something with a noose, or more generally to snare or ensnare.
"The rancher noosed the runaway steer."
How to use noose
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rope tied so it forms a tightening loop, used to catch or hang something.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "noise" — similar spelling, completely different word and meaning.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
tighten the noose
slip a noose
a hangman's noose
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Word forms
- Plural
- nooses
- Third person singular
- nooses
- Past tense
- noosed
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Etymology
From Middle English "nose," probably borrowed from a Middle Low German word for a loop or snare — the exact origin is debated, but it may trace back to a Germanic word for an eyelet or ring.
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Rhymes for noose
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What does “noose” mean?
The word “noose” means a loop of rope that tightens when pulled, most often associated with hangings or with the end of a lasso. In plain terms, a rope tied so it forms a tightening loop, used to catch or hang something.
How do you pronounce “noose”?
“Noose” is pronounced noos (/nuːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “noose” in a sentence?
Here is “noose” used in a sentence: “The hangman checked the noose before the execution.”
What part of speech is “noose”?
Depending on how it is used, “noose” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “noose” come from?
The word “noose” comes from Middle English. From Middle English "nose," probably borrowed from a Middle Low German word for a loop or snare — the exact origin is debated, but it may trace back to a Germanic word for an eyelet or ring.
How many meanings does “noose” have?
“Noose” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a loop of rope that tightens when pulled, most often associated with hangings or with the end of a lasso.
