a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
Used in a Sentence
noose
How to use noose in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for noose.
Editorial note
" and driving to a person's house with a noose in the back seat.
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Definitions4
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Quick take
a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of noose gathered in one view.
a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
make a noose in or of
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for noose.
noun
a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
noun
a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
verb
make a noose in or of
verb
secure with a noose
Example sentences
" and driving to a person's house with a noose in the back seat.
The only thing he deserves around his neck is a noose.
My money is on "slowly tightening the noose", but I guess we will wait and see, won't we?
It doesn't seem like having a picture of a noose in an ad attacking a politician is a good idea.
In combination, they provide the noose with which Congress is choking America to death.
Just slowly tightening the noose around more and more unacceptable activities.
They're knotting their own noose and standing on the chair, screaming that they'll kick it out from under them, really, for serial this time guys!, if they can't have cheap, underpaid talent to exploit.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use noose in a sentence?
" and driving to a person's house with a noose in the back seat.
What does noose mean?
a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
What part of speech is noose?
noose is commonly used as noun, verb.