loop knot

loop knot

n (Knots) a knot that leaves a loop extending from it

loop′ knot`

n. a knot made by doubling over a line at its end and tying both thicknesses into a square knot in such a way as to leave a loop. [1785–95]

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Noun

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loop knot - any of various knots used to make a fixed loop in a ropebowline, bowline knot - a loop knot that neither slips nor jamsknot - any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object