running noose vs noose

running noose and noose both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
running noose	Yes	No	No	No
noose	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, running noose and noose are synonyms defined as:

running noose and noose: a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled

Other synonyms of running noose include slip noose.

running noose (noun)	noose (noun)
a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled	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

running noose (verb)	noose (verb)
	secure with a noose
	make a noose in or of