Complete Definition of "slip knot"

English

Noun
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slip knot

  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 spellings
slipknot

Translations
trans-top|A knot which attaches a line to an object and tightens when pressure is applied
Finnish: vetosolmu
trans-mid
Italian: cappio m
trans-bottom

trans-top|A knot which attaches a line to the middle of another, allowing it to slide
Finnish: vetosolmu
trans-mid
Italian: cappio m
trans-bottom

Translations to be checked
French: n�ud coulant

Category:Knots

Revision and Credits for"slip knot"
  • 2007-06-13 19:20 - AutoFormat - -{{top}} +{{trans-top|A knot which attaches a line to an object and tightens when pressure is applied}}, -{{top}} +{{trans-top|A knot which attaches a line to the middle of another, allowing it to slide}}

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