noose
simple noun10 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.1
The specific rope loop used for executions by hanging.
Used when the loop of the noose becomes smaller, often used metaphorically.
noose around7.5
Indicates the noose is positioned around something, e.g., a neck.
Indicates movement into the loop of a noose.
noose round5.0
Indicates the noose is positioned around something, e.g., a neck.
Indicates being inside the loop of a noose.
To make the loop of a noose smaller and tighter.
pull a noose6.8
To pull on a noose to make it smaller.
tie a noose6.5
To form a rope into a noose.
To secure a noose in place.
make a noose5.5
To create a noose from a rope.