slip knot

See also: slipknot

English

Noun

slip knot (plural slip knots)

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

Alternative forms

slipknot

Translations

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

Finnish: vetosilmukka
Italian: cappio (it) m
Maori: tītorea, toherere

Norman: noeud couothant m
Telugu: జారుముడి (jārumuḍi)

A 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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French: ^{(please verify)} nœud coulant

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