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| the middle part of a slack rope (as distinguished from its ends) | ||||
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| any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object | ||||
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| a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces | ||||
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| a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot | ||||
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| a loop in a rope |