loop knot

American  

noun

1. a knot made by doubling over a line at its end and tying both thicknesses into a square knot in such a way as to leave a loop.

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loop knot British  

noun

1. a knot that leaves a loop extending from it

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Etymology

Origin of loop knot

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

To get the most action out of a swimming plug, use a loop knot to tie it to the leader � even lures with a ring eye can use more wiggle.

From Time Magazine Archive

Using a MirrOlure loop knot, Clymer ties on either a Mann's Stretch 25+ or Rapala CD MAG-18 big-lipped diving plug rigged with twin treble hooks.

From Time Magazine Archive

Attach it to your line with a loop knot or a plain snap to give the Rap a pendulum action that keeps on swinging even after you stop jigging.

From Time Magazine Archive

The no-slip mono loop knot is also very simple and useful when a free-swinging connection is needed.

From Time Magazine Archive

Every night she would set out the same kind of snare, a simple loop knot that someone had taught her long ago.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland