running noose

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noun

a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot;
it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
• Syn:
noose, slip noose
• Derivationally related forms:
noose (for: noose)
• Hypernyms:
loop
• Hyponyms:
clinch, clench
• Part Holonyms:
hangman's rope, hangman's halter, halter, hemp, hempen necktie,
lasso, lariat, riata, reata
• Part Meronyms:
slipknot