- A knot made with a loop so that it slips easily along the rope or cord around which it is tied.滑节：一种用环打成的节，可以轻松地沿它所系的绳索滑动
- A knot made so that it can readily be untied by pulling one free end. Also called running knot 活结：一种节，可以随时拉自由的一端解开它 也作 running knot