running knot

run·ning knot

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ruhn-ing not]
- /ˈrʌn ɪŋ nɒt/
- /ˈrʌnɪŋ nɒt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ruhn-ing not]
- /ˈrʌn ɪŋ nɒt/

Definitions of running knot words

noun running knot a knot made around and so as to slide along a part of the same rope, thus forming a noose (running noose) that tightens as the rope is pulled. 1
noun running knot slipknot 0

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Origin of running knot

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

First recorded in 1640-50

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Parts of speech for Running knot

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Running knot

running knot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

running knot usage trend in Literature

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