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.

Indicates the noose is positioned around something, e.g., a neck.

Indicates movement into the loop of a noose.

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.

To pull on a noose to make it smaller.

To form a rope into a noose.

To secure a noose in place.

To create a noose from a rope.