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loop knot

loop knot

1 5.3
A fixed ring in a rope that does not slip or change size
  • noun
  • /luːp nɑt/
translation icon : nudo de lazo
  • The loop knot consistently closes down; I don't know that pattern, and after an hour of staring at it, I still can't find the hook.

Examples

  • The loop knot also makes walking the dog easier.

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  • To secure the tent, she tied a sturdy loop knot at the end of the rope.

  • The fisherman used a loop knot to ensure his hook stayed in place while fishing.

  • For better grip, always use a loop knot when tying your climbing gear.

Synonyms

bowline
vsloop knot
  • Specialized
4 8.2

A fixed loop at the end of a rope that does not slip or jam and is easy to untie

is for fixed loops in rope or cord, not only at an end
bowline knot
vsloop knot
  • Specialized
1 7.3

A way of tying a rope to make a fixed loop that will not slip or jam

is for making fixed loops in rope or cord, not only at the end

Antonyms

slipknot
3 5.5

A knot you can easily undo by pulling one end

How Safe

loop knot
1 5.3
bosun's chair
  • Specialized
9.6
platform
90 1.6

Surface Forms

loop knot singular
loop knots plural

Morphology

loop + knot

The meaning 'a knot that forms a fixed loop' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'loop' (a ring-shaped bend) with 'knot' (a fastening). This straightforward noun-noun compounding has literal compositional semantics and cross-linguistic parallels, so a B1 learner who knows both words should be able to infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Loop knot names a simple knot tied in a rope to make a strong loop that will not slip. The picture of a loop that keeps its size when pulled helps you remember it means 'a knot that makes a fixed loop'.