Noose

A loop formed in a rope, cord, or wire, designed to tighten when pulled, often used for hanging a person or animal, but also for other purposes such as catching animals or securing objects. Figuratively, a noose can represent a situation or circumstance that restricts or threatens someone, a trap or snare. The effectiveness lies in its ability to cinch closed, creating pressure that can be fatal or cause significant harm or constraint.

Noose meaning with examples

• The executioner tightened the noose around the prisoner's neck. The crowd stood in stunned silence as the lever was pulled and justice was served. The rope snapped taut, ending the life in moments, leaving behind an imprint for history and the death of a person.
• The hunter carefully prepared the noose to trap the rabbit. Setting the trap near a well-worn path, he waited, hoping for a bountiful meal. The snare was set to ensure a food supply for the family to survive the winter.
• The bank robber used the noose to bind the security guard's hands. He was able to secure the area with swift efficiency, and continue his crime without interuption. The guard was later found by other officers, bound, but unharmed.
• Financial struggles tightened the noose around her family's budget. Every day was a struggle to find enough food, shelter, and the ability to stay together as a family, to continue to thrive under pressure. Many days, the challenges felt like a daily struggle.
• He felt like a noose was tightening around his life due to mounting debt. The ever-increasing demands of his creditors loomed over him daily. It was becoming hard to enjoy life, or plan for the future, and he felt increasingly trapped.