slip knot

slip knot

See also: slipknot

English

Noun

slip knot (plural slip knots)

1. A knot which attaches a line to an object and tightens when pressure is applied. Also called a running knot.
2. A knot which attaches a line to the middle of another, allowing it to slide

Alternative forms

• slipknot

Translations

knot which attaches a line to an object and tightens when pressure is applied

Finnish: vetosilmukka French: nœud coulant (fr) Italian: cappio (it) m Maori: tītorea, toherere

Norman: noeud couothant m Spanish: nudo corredizo m Telugu: జారుముడి (jārumuḍi)

knot which attaches a line to the middle of another, allowing it to slide

Finnish: vetosilmukka Italian: cappio (it) m

Norman: noeud couothant m

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