noose

Meanings

• noun

  A loop of rope or other material used to encircle, entangle, or hang.

  - "The hunter used a noose to catch the fox."
  - "The condemned man was hanged with a noose around his neck."

• verb

  To catch or ensnare by means of a noose.

  - "The fisherman noosed the fish."
  - "The poacher noosed the rabbit."

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Pronunciation

1. /nuːs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=46723172"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with noose
muse , news , cruise , abuse , fuse

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Variants

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noose , nooses , noosed , noosing , slip noose , slip nooses , tighten the noose

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Etymology

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From Old French noe, nus, a noose, snare, probably from nuer to ensnare.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the largest noose was created in 1993, measuring 1,125.6 meters (3,702.5 feet) in circumference.

2. The term 'noose' is also used in computing to describe a type of network security threat.

3. In some cultures, it is believed that a noose placed around a tree can help to ward off evil spirits.

4. The term 'noose' comes from the Old French word 'noe', meaning 'snare' or 'ensnare'.

5. In the United States, the use of nooses as a symbol of hate and intimidation has been a controversial issue for many years.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lynching: A violent and public act of punishment by hanging, often used as a form of mob justice, particularly against African Americans in the United States.

2. Gallows: A structure used for executing criminals by hanging.

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Culture

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In literature, the noose is often used as a symbol of death, punishment, or entrapment. In art, it has been depicted in various forms, including sculptures and paintings. In music, the term 'noose' is used metaphorically in songs to describe a feeling of being trapped or ensnared.

How to Memorize "noose"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a loop of rope or other material, shaped like a circle with two ends joined together.
   - Visualize the noose being used to catch an animal or to hang someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'noose' with the concept of entrapment or capture.
   - Remember that a noose is a loop of material used to encircle or ensnare.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory aid by associating the word 'noose' with the phrase 'Nuts Over Other Objects Surrounded'.

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