slipknot

Noun
  1. A knot at the end of a cord or rope that can slip along the cord or rope around which it is made (synset 104248170)
    is a type of: knot - any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object
    subtypes: windsor knot - a wide triangular slipknot for tying a tie
    is a part of:
    • noose, running noose, slip noose - a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
    • gin, noose, snare - a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

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