noose

n 1: a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a noose [syn: {snare},

{gin}]

2: a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it

binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled [syn: {running

noose}, {slip noose}]

v 1: make a noose in or of

2: secure with a noose