Noosed: meaning, definitions and examples
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noosed
[ nuːst ]
past tense
The term 'noosed' refers to the action of forming a loop with a rope or similar material that can tighten, typically used for securing something or trapping an animal. It is the past tense of the verb 'noose,' which means to create a knot that is adjustable. Noosing is often associated with fishing or animal trapping, but it can also be used in various contexts, including crafting and knot tying.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He noosed the rope tightly around the post.
- She noosed the fishing line to the hook.
- The animal was noosed to prevent its escape.
Translations
Translations of the word "noosed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enforcado
🇮🇳 फंदा लगाया हुआ
🇩🇪 halsgekrümmt
🇮🇩 terjerat
🇺🇦 в'язаний
🇵🇱 związany
🇯🇵 縄で縛られた
🇫🇷 pendu
🇪🇸 ahorcado
🇹🇷 iplen bağlanmış
🇰🇷 매듭지어진
🇸🇦 مربوط
🇨🇿 zavěšený
🇸🇰 zavesený
🇨🇳 被绳索缠住
🇸🇮 obešen
🇮🇸 hengt
🇰🇿 ілмектер
🇬🇪 გაბმული
🇦🇿 ipə bağlı
🇲🇽 ahorcado
Etymology
The word 'noose' originates from the Old English term 'nusan,' meaning 'to twist' or 'to turn.' It evolved through Middle English as 'nouse' and has retained its essential meaning over centuries. Nooses have historically been used for various purposes, including fishing, hunting, and even in judicial contexts (as in execution by hanging). The craftsmanship of noosing became significant in nautical practices, where knots were critical for rigging sails and securing boats. The versatility of the noose leads it to appear in both practical and metaphorical contexts, indicating entrapment or restriction in literature and everyday speech.