English Explanatory Dictionary

hangman's noose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A kind of knot used primarily to execute a person by hanging.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hangmam's noose.wav

Word forms

hangman's noose hangman's nooses

Synonyms

hangman's knot Bridport dagger collar halter hangman's noose hempen collar hempen cravat

Related words

die by hanging gallows bird hangworthy kill by hanging
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