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double-knotting

double-knotting

3.4
To tie a knot with two loops so it does not come undone
  • noun
  • /ˈdʌbəlˌnɑtɪŋ/
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  • For extra security, she is double-knotting the strings on her new backpack.

Examples

  • All right, Johnny's double-knotting it.

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  • Before heading out on the hike, he made sure to secure his boots by double-knotting the laces.

  • He improved the fit of his running shoes by double-knotting the laces tightly.

Synonyms

double clinch
vsdouble-knotting
  • Specialized
7.5

A knot made with two loops to hold a fishing line and hook tightly

is the general action of making such fastenings rather than a named type

How Secure

figure eight
  • Specialized
5.0
double-knotting
3.4
slipknot
3 5.5

Surface Forms

double-knotting singular
double-knottings plural

Morphology

double-knotting = double-knot (transparent) = double + knot + ing

The verb 'double-knot' is a transparent compound of 'double' + 'knot', and adding '-ing' yields the action of tying such a knot.

Etymology

The word double-knotting comes from the parts double, meaning 'two', and knot, meaning 'a tie'. So double-knotting means tying two knots to make something very secure, like when you tie your shoelaces twice so they do not come undone.