noose
     n 1: a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a noose [syn: {snare},
           {gin}]
     2: a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it
        binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled [syn: {running
        noose}, {slip noose}]
     v 1: make a noose in or of
     2: secure with a noose
Source: WordNet® 2.0