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This can be mitigated by leaving plenty of rope at the working end outside of the knot, and by dressing the knot cleanly and tightening it as much as possible before loading.
Sometimes, the use of a stopper knot or, even better, a backup knot can prevent the working end from passing through the knot ; but if a knot is observed to slip, it is generally preferable to use a more secure knot.
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