HANGMAN'S HALTER Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase hangman's halter. (close relations)
Definition of HANGMAN'S HALTER
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cord | nounn | |||||||
noun • a line made of twisted fibers or threads • a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet • a light insulated conductor for household use • a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton verb • stack in cords • bind or tie with a cord | ||||||||
ligature | nounn | |||||||
noun • (music) a group of notes connected by a slur • character consisting of two or more letters combined into one • a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone • thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood) • something used to tie or bind • the act of tying or binding things together | ||||||||
loop | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines • anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself) • (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated • an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan) • the basic pattern of the human fingerprint • a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied • the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component • an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop • a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates • a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane verb • move in loops • make a loop in • fly loops, perform a loop • wind around something in coils or loops • fasten or join with a loop | ||||||||
noose | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a 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 verb • make a noose in or of • secure with a noose | ||||||||
rope | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a strong line • street names for flunitrazepam verb • catch with a lasso • fasten with a rope | ||||||||
snare | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares • a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head • a surgical instrument consisting of wire hoop that can be drawn tight around the base of polyps or small tumors to sever them; used especially in body cavities • strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit • a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose verb • catch in or as if in a trap • entice and trap | ||||||||
halter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading • a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging • a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered • either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight verb • hang with a halter • prevent the progress or free movement of | ||||||||
hangman's rope | nounn | |||||||
noun • a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging | ||||||||
hempen necktie | nounn | |||||||
noun • a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging |