slipknot; running knot
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Meanings
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slipknot; slip loop; bow
informalA knot that can be easily untied by pulling one end of the rope. Commonly used in everyday situations like tying shoelaces, packages, or temporary fastenings.
Bǎ把
shéng绳
zi子
jì系
gè个
huó活
kòu扣
r儿
，
děng等
huì会
er儿
hǎo好
jiě解
kāi开
。
Tie a slipknot in the rope so it's easy to untie later.
Tā他
xié鞋
dài带
dǎ打
de的
shì是
huó活
kòu扣
r儿
，
yī一
lā拉
jiù就
sōng松
le了
。
He tied his shoelaces with a bow; a pull loosens them.
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Zhè这
gè个
huó活
kòu扣
r儿
zhēn真
fāng方
biàn便
，
yī一
lā拉
jǐn紧
jiù就
gù固
dìng定
，
yī一
lā拉
sōng松
jiù就
jiě解
kāi开
。
This slipknot is really convenient; pull tight to secure, pull loose to untie.