slip knot

See also: slipknot

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EnglishEdit

NounEdit

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 formsEdit

• slipknot

TranslationsEdit

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

• Finnish: vetosilmukka
• Italian: cappio (it) m
• Maori: tītorea

• 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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