noose meaning and definition

NOOSE noun

Definition of noose (noun)

1. a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
   • synonyms: gin, snare
2. a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
   • synonyms: running noose, slip noose

NOOSE verb

Definition of noose (verb)

1. make a noose in or of
2. secure with a noose