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Slipknot Moderate

Slipknot has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
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

"The climber adjusted the loose slipknot on his carabiner before securing his harness."

2

Alternative spelling of slip knot

"The sailor tied his rope in a slipknot to ensure it could be quickly released if needed."

In plain English: A slipknot is a type of knot where you tie a loop around your finger to make it easier to tighten and secure tightly.

"The old rope began to slip on his hands, so he tied another knot to secure it better."

Example Sentences
"The old rope began to slip on his hands, so he tied another knot to secure it better." noun
"The old knot in my shoelace was hard to slip out with just one pull." noun
"She used the hair tie as a makeshift slipknot for her bag strap." noun
"A quick slipknot on the rope made it easy to adjust the length while climbing." noun
See Also
slipknots
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
knot
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
Windsor knot
Rhyming Words
not snot anot knot arnot donot minot pinot whynot if not carnot am not do not or not is not donnot bonnot cannot unknot inknot
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