Slip knot

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 to bind one end of a rope to the middle of another, while allowing the knot to slide along the rope.

The former kind are generally created by attaching a rope to itself, creating a loop which can be tightened later. Any knot which is used to secure a line to either a post or ring (starting with the simple half hitch, and including such knots as the bowline and clove hitch) can be turned into this sort of slipknot by tying it around the standing part of the line.

The most common example of the second kind of slipknot is the rolling hitch.

The slip knot was used in the gallows to hang condemned criminals in the Middle Ages (mostly Europe).Fact|date=August 2008

To Create a Slip Knot

This is a starting point used for crochet and knitting.Take a length of yarn and create a loop in the shape of a "p". Put hand or hook through hole and grab thread on top and draw through bottom of loop. Draw until a small loop is created.

ee also

* Knot
* List of slip knots
* List of knots


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  • 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 — 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 — a knot so tied as to create a loop that can be opened and closed …   Medical dictionary

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