hangman's knot
Execution rope tie
A hangman's knot is a noose with multiple coils wrapped around the rope above the loop, designed to tighten under weight and slide smoothly.
Historically used in executions by hanging, the knot typically features thirteen wraps, though the number varies.
The term appears in discussions of rope work, capital punishment history, and unfortunately, hate crimes and suicides.
- nooseLoop that constricts
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- gallowsExecution hanging apparatus
- executionCompleting a planned task
- capital punishmentExecution by legal authority
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- knotsbowline, clove hitch, half hitch, figure eight, noose
- loop knotsbowline, figure eight loop, double loop, triple loop
hangman's knotbowline
Non-slip loop knot
safety line · life ring · rescue harness · tow line · reef knot
hangman's knotCeltic knot
Endless looping ornamental design
friendship knot · true lover's knot · life preserver · Gordian knot · umbilical cord
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