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noose

noun verb

A loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled

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Word length
5
Starts with
N
Ends with
E
Contains
OO
Scrabble score
5
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

nuːs

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noun

  1. A loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled

noun

  1. A trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

verb

  1. Secure with a noose

verb

  1. Make a noose in or of

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