slipknot

• Nœud coulant fait à l'extrémité d'une corde ou d'un fil, conçu pour glisser le long de la corde autour de laquelle il est formé, permettant à la boucle de se resserrer ou de se desserrer.

A knot tied at the end of a cord or rope that is designed to slide along the rope around which it is made, allowing the loop to tighten or loosen.

1. Adjustable knotB2formal

   A knot tied at the end of a rope or cord that can slide along the rope, allowing the loop to tighten or loosen.

   nœud coulant

   • He tied a slipknot to secure the bundle.
   • The sailor used a slipknot to quickly adjust the line.
   • A slipknot is useful for creating a temporary loop.