slipknot
pronunciation
How to pronounce slipknot in British English:
UK ['slɪpˌnɒt]
How to pronounce slipknot in American English:
US ['slɪpˌnɒt]
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- Noun:
- a knot at the end of a cord or rope that can slip along the cord or rope around which it is made
Word Origin
- slipknot (n.)
- also slip-knot, 1650s, from slip (v.) + knot (n.). One which easily can be "slipped" or undone by pulling on the loose end of the last loop.
Example
- 1. Slipknot bassist paul gray was 38 .
- 2. British mosquito above all rise in revolt sees it flies to a frog only , turned a few rounds around it , when coming back , the tongue that sees frog only hit a slipknot , he says haughtily : tell you !