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English noun: running noose

1. running noose (artifact) a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled


Synonymsnoose, slip noose


Broader (hypernym)loop


Narrower (hyponym)clench, clinch


Part holonymslipknot


Part meronymhalter, hangman's halter, hangman's rope, hemp, hempen necktie, lariat, lasso, reata, riata









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