loop knot

noun

1. 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.

loop knot

noun

1. a knot that leaves a loop extending from it

Word History and Origins

Origin of loop knot¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

Every night she would set out the same kind of snare, a simple loop knot that someone had taught her long ago.

From Literature

Waymire grabs the animal with an inside-out black garbage bag and power-walks out of the trailer, tying a loop knot in the bag on his way out the door.

From Washington Times

Tying a loop knot in it he thrust an arm through the noose and found that he could sustain himself very comfortably.

From Project Gutenberg

Use the loop knot shown in our diagram.

From Project Gutenberg

If he is full of corn and well bred, take advantage of the moment to tie up the off fore-leg to the surcingle, as securely as the other, in a slip loop knot.

From Project Gutenberg