(~s)
A ~ is a circular loop at the end of a piece of rope or wire. A ~ is tied with a knot that allows it to be tightened, and it is usually used to trap animals or hang people.
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(~s)
A ~ is a circular loop at the end of a piece of rope or wire. A ~ is tied with a knot that allows it to be tightened, and it is usually used to trap animals or hang people.
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Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012