- slip knot
- a knot so tied as to create a loop that can be opened and closed.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
slip knot
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slip|knot — «SLIHP NOT», noun. 1. a knot made to slip along the rope or cord around which it is made; running knot. 2. a knot that can be undone by pulling the end … Useful english dictionary
slip knot — slip ,knot noun count a knot that you can untie by pulling one of its ends a. a knot tied around a rope in a way that allows you to slide it up and down the rope … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
slip knot — ► NOUN 1) a knot that can be undone by a pull. 2) a running knot … English terms dictionary
Slip knot — A slip knot (or running knot) is one of two different classes of knot. The most common are knots which attach a line to an object and intentionally tighten when tension is applied to the free end of the line. The other is a type of knot designed… … Wikipedia
slip knot — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms slip knot : singular slip knot plural slip knots a) a knot that you can untie by pulling one of its ends b) a knot tied around a rope in a way that allows you to slide it up and down the rope … English dictionary
slip·knot — /ˈslıpˌnɑːt/ noun, pl knots [count] : a knot that can slide along the rope around which it is made and that is tightened by pulling on one end … Useful english dictionary
slip knot — noun a) A knot which attaches a line to an object and tightens when pressure is applied. Also called a running knot. b) A knot which attaches a line to the middle of another, allowing it to slide … Wiktionary
slip knot — noun 1》 a knot that can be undone by a pull. 2》 a running knot … English new terms dictionary
slip knot — … Useful english dictionary
slip-knot — … Useful english dictionary
