running knot

American  

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of running knot

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

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running knot

The running knot had pulled tight and was buried in the fur behind his ear.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

The more violent his passion is the sooner it is out, like a running knot, that strains hardest, but is easiest loosed.

From Character Writings of the 17th Century by Various

By this time the Asturian maid had procured from the stable the halter of Sancho's donkey, on which her young mistress quickly made a running knot and passed it over Don Quixote's wrist.

From The Story of Don Quixote by Choate, Florence

“No, no,” cried Roylance; “fetch a line with a running knot, and see if you can’t get it round him, and have him out.”

From Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea by Browne, Gordon

They then take the bridle of their own horses in their teeth, seize with both hands their heavy pole, and bending forward throw, by a powerful effort, the running knot round the wild horse’s neck. 

From Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] by Huc, Evariste Regis