Tightenable loop Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 10, 2001 · 38-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, October 10, 2001.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 10, 2001 · 38-Down · 5 letters
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a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
noun
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