1. (

• snare ,
• gin ,
• noose

) a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose ;

2. (

• noose ,
• running_noose ,
• slip_noose

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

1. (

• noose

) make a noose in or of ;

2. (

• noose

) secure with a noose ;