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slip noose

/slɪp nuːs/

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phrase

/slɪp nuːs/C1formal
  • ruСкользящая петля — это тип узла, который легко затягивается при натяжении, часто ассоциируется с повешением или ловушкой. Как фраза, она также может метафорически обозначать опасную или безвыходную ситуацию.

A slip noose is a type of knot that tightens easily when pulled, often associated with hanging or trapping. As a phrase, it can also refer metaphorically to a dangerous or inescapable situation.

  1. Adjustable loop knotC1formal

    A type of knot that forms a loop which tightens when pulled, often used in climbing, sailing, or historically for executions.

    ruСкользящая петля

    • The sailor tied a slip noose to secure the rope to the dock.
    • He learned how to tie a slip noose during his survival training.
    • The hangman's knot is a specific type of slip noose.