slipknot

or slip knot

[ slip-not ]

noun

1. a knot that slips slip easily along the cord or line around which it is made.

slipknot

/ ˈslɪpˌnɒt /

noun

1. Also calledrunning knot a nooselike knot tied so that it will slip along the rope round which it is made
2. a knot that can be easily untied by pulling one free end

Word History and Origins

Origin of slipknot¹

First recorded in 1650–60; slip ¹ + knot ¹

Example Sentences

Devon, 25, tells BBC Newsbeat "the massive bands like Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Slipknot" often take the headline slot, and the change is good.

From BBC

That’s not a venue you’d expect to see Slipknot in.

From Los Angeles Times

I’ve listened to Slipknot since I was a kid in South America — I never imagined they’d choose a drummer from there.

From Los Angeles Times

What’s at the core of Slipknot’s aesthetic and community that still hits new generations 25 years later?

From Los Angeles Times

Slipknot is first and foremost built on drumming.

From Los Angeles Times