| either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight | a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose |
| a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered | a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled |
| 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 | |