a bend knot used to securely attach two lines or ropes in a firm, manner while still being able to adjust the length of the combined lines.

a common name for various hitch knots, which, as the name suggests, are easily adjustable without untying from the post or ring etc.

an end loop knot, which, as the name suggests, is easy to adjust the loop size without untying.

plural of adjustable loop

plural of adjustable hitch

plural of adjustable bend

plural of noun adjunct

present participle of adject

(economics) The offering of loans by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to countries experiencing economic crisis, with the aim of adjusting their economic structure, improving international competitiveness, and restoring the balance of payments.

(US) Part of a prison used for the segregation and isolation of difficult prisoners.