slip knot

Self-tightening binding

A slip knot is a knot that tightens when pulled and loosens when the end is tugged, allowing easy release.

The loop slides along the rope or cord rather than staying fixed.

Slip knots are fundamental in knitting, fishing, and sailing: She started the scarf with a slip knot on her needle.

rigging

lasso

Looped rope for catching

nooseLoop that constricts
bightCurved coastal indentation
loopCurve closing on itself

cordage · rope · twine · seamanship · sailor · mooring · anchor · rigging · tackle · halyard

adjustable

tighten

Make more secure

loosenReduce tension or grip
cinchGuaranteed easy thing
slidingMoving smoothly across surface

variable · flexible · adaptable · expandable · contractible · tension · snug · slack · grip · constrict

binding

hitch

Temporary difficulty or snag

fastenFix securely in position
secureProtected from harm
tieEqual score, or neckwear

bind · tether · lashing · restraint · attachment · hold · clasp · fix · harness · shackle

quick-release

escape

Flight from captivity

safetyFreedom from harm
emergencySerious sudden danger
unbindTo release from bonds

detach · release · disengage · unfasten · untie · free · disconnect · extricate · unhook · unravel

Categories

knotsbowline, clove hitch, half hitch, figure eight, noose
slipslandslip, pay stub
rope activitieslasso, lassoing, rappelling, abseiling, belaying
ropeworkropework, hitch, splice, splicing, bend
Cast-Onsprovisional, tubular, figure-eight
climbing knotsfigure eight, figure-eight, figure eight loop, bowline, clove hitch

Opposites

permanence and security of binding

slip knotsquare knot

Flat binding tie

reef knot · surgeon's knot · stopper knot · welded joint · bowline

knot function and behavior

slip knotclinch knot

Line-to-hook tie

trucker's hitch

Family

slip, knot, knotted, slipping, knots, knotty, slips, slipped, knotting

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G