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

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

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

It is made of thongs of bullock-hide twisted into a small rope about thirty or forty feet long, with a noose formed by a running knot at the end of it.

From Thrilling Adventures by Land and Sea by Brayman, James O.

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

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

It galls my neck strangely: besides, I don't like this running knot.

From History of John Bull by Arbuthnot, John