slip knot

English

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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

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

• Finnish: vetosilmukka (fi)
• Italian: cappio (it) m

• Jèrriais: noeud couothant m

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

• Finnish: vetosilmukka (fi)
• Italian: cappio (it) m

• Jèrriais: noeud couothant m

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• French: nœud coulant