noose
noun
Pronunciation: /nuːs/
Definition
A loop at the end of a rope that tightens when pulled, commonly used for trapping animals or, historically, for execution.
Examples
The hunter set a simple noose along the animal's path in the woods.
He tightened the noose around the bundle of firewood to keep it secure.
The rope was fashioned into a noose before being thrown over the branch.
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