Noose

Pronunciation

• enPR: nooÍžs, IPA: /nuːs/
• Rhymes: -uːs

Origin

Probably from Old French nous, nominative singular or accusative plural of nou ("knot"). Compare node.

Full definition of noose

Noun

1. An adjustable loop of rope, e.g. the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.

Derived terms

• hangman's noose

Verb

1. (transitive) To tie or catch in a noose; to entrap or ensnare.

Anagrams

• osone, soone