noose
word
/ˈnus/
/nˈuːs/
Definition
A noose is a loop at the end of a rope that tightens when pulled, often used for catching animals or as part of a hanging.
Usage & Nuances
'Noose' is formal and often associated with executions (hanging) or animal traps. In modern use, it can symbolize danger, threat, or a sense of pressure. Not used for everyday knots or ties.
Spanish: lazo corredizo - soga (de ahorcamiento)Portuguese (BR): laço - nó corrediço (de enforcamento)Portuguese (PT): laço - nó corrediço (de enforcamento)Chinese (Simplified): 绞索 - 套索Chinese (Traditional): 絞索 - 套索Hindi: फांसी का फंदा - फंदा (रस्सी का)Arabic: حبل المشنقة - عقدة الحبلBengali: মাছের ফাঁদ - ফাঁস (ফাঁসির জন্য)Russian: удавка - петля (для виселицы)Japanese: 絞縄 - 紐の輪Vietnamese: thòng lọng - dây thắt cổ (dụng cụ treo cổ)Korean: 올가미 - 교수형 밧줄Turkish: ilmek - yağlı urganUrdu: پھانسی کا پھندا - رسی کا پھنداIndonesian: tali jerat - simpul tali (untuk menggantung)
Example Sentences
The cowboy made a noose to catch the stray horse.
basic
A noose tightens when you pull on the rope.
basic
He drew a picture of a noose in his notebook.
basic
Falling into the hunter's noose meant certain capture for the animal.
natural
The threatening letter came with a small noose inside the box.
natural
Some activists use an image of a noose to protest against the death penalty.
natural