noun
- plural of noose: loops with running knots that tighten when pulled, especially those used for hanging
Usage: often associated with execution or suicide
Examples
- The cowboy made nooses from rope to catch the wild horses.
- Historical museums display nooses as artifacts from darker periods.
- The detective found several nooses at the crime scene.
- Sailors learn to tie various knots including nooses for different purposes.
- The theater props included fake nooses for the Western play.
- Animal control officers use humane nooses to safely capture stray dogs.