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noose vs loop

loop vs noose

noose and loop both are nouns.

noose and loop both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
noose Yes No Yes No
loop Yes No Yes No
As nouns, loop is a hypernym of noose; that is, loop is a word with a broader meaning than noose:
  • noose: a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
  • loop: anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)
As verbs, loop is a hypernym of noose; that is, loop is a word with a broader meaning than noose:
  • noose: make a noose in or of
  • loop: make a loop in
Other hypernyms of noose include intertwine.
noose (noun) loop (noun)
a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane
a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop
fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates
the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component
the basic pattern of the human fingerprint
a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied
an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan)
(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated
anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)
noose (verb) loop (verb)
secure with a noose wind around something in coils or loops
make a noose in or of fasten or join with a loop
make a loop in
fly loops, perform a loop
move in loops
Difference between noose and loop

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