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Running bowline

The running bowline is a type of noose, a knot related in structure to the bowline.

The running bowline is strong and secure. It slides easily and can be undone just as simply.

Tying: Tie a simple bowline with a small loop and pass the standing part in the loop or use the image as a guide.

Usage examples of "running bowline".

Alston moved to take one of the ropes and secure the bows with a running bowline knot.

With small movements I made a big loop in one end of the supple old rope and tied a running bowline, then went slowly forward holding the rope open, not in a small circle that might frighten the horse more but in a big loop drooping almost to my knees.

I took the end, made a running bowline with it round the gasket, and let the loop slide down over the boy's head and shoulders.

Sourdust, disturbed by this unseemly interjection and also by the presence of the wood warbler, which kept distracting his eye by running up and down Lady Gertrude's arm, lifted his head again, fingering a running bowline in his beard.