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noose

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noun

a loop with a running knot, as in a snare, lasso, or hangman's halter, that tightens as the rope is pulled.
a tie or bond; snare.

verb (used with object)

noosed, noosing.

to secure by or as by a noose.
to make a noose with or in (a rope or the like).

noose

/ �Գ�ː�� /

noun

a loop in the end of a rope or cord, such as a lasso, snare, or hangman's halter, usually tied with a slipknot
something that restrains, binds, or traps
put one's head in a noose
to bring about one's own downfall

verb

to secure or catch in or as if in a noose
to make a noose of or in

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Other Word Forms

�ԴǴǲ�İ� noun
�ܲ�·�ԴǴǲ�� adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of noose¹

1400–50; late Middle English nose < ?

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Word History and Origins

Origin of noose¹

C15: perhaps from Provençal nous, from Latin ��ō��ܲ� node

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"It's been like a noose around our neck, ever since the route was chosen," says Ms Thacker, who has lived in her house for 38 years.

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Shortly after, a noose was found in Wallace’s garage.

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If Hegseth squeaks through, it will be for the same reason Trump keeps slipping the noose: He's so comprehensively terrible in every way, that it's hard to focus on one topline reason to disqualify him.

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"You get pretty much zero chances with these guys," says Ewin as he attempts to loop a noose around the jaw of the agitated reptile.

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But those who claimed sanctuary and took an oath were safe from the noose, for the time being.

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Noordholland noosphere

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