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

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

If I possessed an expedient for extricating her from a dilemma, without compromising my own neck to the extent of a single running knot, what would you say to it?

From Notre-Dame De Paris by Hapgood, Isabel Florence

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

Clare came back with a piece of clothes-line, one end of which he slipped with a running knot round one ankle, and the other in like fashion round the other.

From A Rough Shaking by MacDonald, George