noose

• Sustantivo que designa un lazo formado en una cuerda o soga mediante un nudo corredizo que se aprieta al tirar; se usa históricamente para ejecuciones y también como trampa para cazar aves o pequeños mamíferos.

A noun referring to a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot, which binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled, historically also used as a trap for birds or small mammals.

1. Slipknot loopB2formal

   A loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot that tightens as the rope is pulled.

   Lazo corredizo

   • The sailor tied a noose to secure the boat to the dock.
   • He carefully formed a noose at the end of the rope.
   • The noose tightened around the post as he pulled.

   Sinónimosslipknot

2. Trap for animalsB2formal

   A trap for birds or small mammals, often featuring a slip noose that catches the animal.

   Trampa de lazo para animales

   • The hunter set a noose to catch rabbits in the forest.
   • A small bird was caught in the noose left by the trapper.
   • The noose was designed to capture animals without harming them.

   Sinónimosginsnare

• Verbo que significa atrapar o asegurar con un lazo corredizo, o formar algo en forma de lazo, usado a menudo en contextos de caza o ejecución.

A verb meaning to catch or secure with a loop, or to form into a loop, often used in the context of trapping or execution.

1. Form a loopB2formal

   To create a loop in a rope or cord, typically with a slipknot.

   Formar un lazo

   • He carefully noosed the rope around the post.
   • She noosed the cord to create a simple trap.
   • The sailor noosed the line to secure the boat.

   Sinónimosloop

2. Secure with a loopB2formal

   To fasten or catch something using a looped rope or cord.

   Atar con un lazo corredizo

   • They noosed the package to the saddle.
   • The climber noosed himself to the anchor point.
   • He noosed the bundle tightly before lifting it.

   Sinónimosensnareentraplassoloopsnaretie