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running knot — a knot made around and so as to slide along a part of the same rope, thus forming a noose (running noose) that tightens as the rope is pulled. [1640 50] * * * … Universalium
running knot — /ˈrʌnɪŋ nɒt/ (say runing not) noun a knot made round and so as to slide along a part of the same rope, thus forming a noose (running noose) which tightens as the rope is pulled …
running knot — noun : a knot that slips along the rope or line round which it is tied : a knot used to form a running noose; especially : an overhand slip knot … Useful english dictionary
Noose (film) — Noose Directed by Edmond T. Gréville Produced by Edward Dryhurst Written by Richard Llewellyn Starring Carole Landis … Wikipedia
noose — ► NOUN ▪ a loop with a running knot which tightens as the rope or wire is pulled, used especially to hang offenders or trap animals. ► VERB ▪ catch or hold with a noose. ● put one s head in a noose Cf. ↑put one s head in a noose ORIGIN probably… … English terms dictionary
Noose — Noose, n. [Prob. fr. OF. nous, nom. sing. or acc. pl. of nou knot, F. n[oe]ud, L. nodus. Cf. {Node}.] A running knot, or loop, which binds the closer the more it is drawn. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Noose — For the film, see Noose (film). Hanging noose used at public executions outside Lancaster Castle, circa 1820 1830 A noose is a loop at the end of a rope in which the knot slides to make the loop collapsible. Knots used for making nooses include… … Wikipedia
Running bowline — Knot details name=Running bowline names= type= running strength= origin= Ancient related= bowline, noose releasing= Non jamming uses= Fishing out floating objects that have fallen overboard. Tightening the squaresail to the yard in high winds.… … Wikipedia
noose — nuËs n. loop with a running knot; loop of rope used to hang people; knot v. catch with a noose; fasten with a running knot; hang with a noose … English contemporary dictionary
noose — noun a loop with a running knot which tightens as the rope or wire is pulled, used especially to hang offenders or trap animals. verb apply a noose to; catch with a noose. ↘form (a rope) into a noose. Phrases put one s head in a noose bring about … English new terms dictionary
