noose

nouns

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

verbs

make a noose in or of
is a type of (narrower)
make a loop in
"loop a rope"
secure with a noose
is a type of (narrower)
cause to be firmly attached
"fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"