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 Evariste Regis Huc

On these ropes they cast a loop and a running knot, a lasso for throwing, so that they might capture the man in safety from a distance.

From The World's Desire by Henry Rider Haggard

Noose, nōōs, or nōōz, n. a running knot which ties the firmer the closer it is drawn: a snare or knot generally.—v.t. to tie or catch in a noose.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various

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