Noose Noose Land trust Category="Running knots"This article is about the simple slip-knot, sometimes known as a noose. For a noose capable of resisting attempts to loosen it, see Hangman's knot.

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Canonical name

Noose.

Variant name(s)

Running knot, slip knot.

Origin

Ancient.

Releasing

Non-jamming, just pull on the standing end.

Efficiency

Unknown%

Caveat

None.

Uses

Snare small game or birds.

Comments

A simple knot that is often used by campers and hunters to catch small game. It is normally made from small-diameter rope.

If looking for a noose, such as used for hanging please see the link at the top of this article going to the Hangmans Knot.