Symbols Of Death

noun a highly poisonous plant belonging to the pine family, typically having small white flowers and small, dark green leaves

• Hemlock is a highly poisonous plant that can be fatal if ingested.
• I heard that hemlock is growing wild in the field behind the old barn.
• Don't touch that hemlock, it's bad news.
• The presence of hemlock in the garden symbolizes danger and toxicity.

noun a loop with a running knot, tightening as the rope or wire is pulled

• The detective carefully examined the noose found at the crime scene.
• I can't believe they tried to prank me with a fake noose hanging from the ceiling!
• That guy is always hanging around like a loose noose, never leaving us alone.
• The debt felt like a tightening noose around his neck, suffocating him with each passing day.