Meaning of lápgos

A knot easily undone, a slip-knot, as often used by sailors. (see balô).

To climb a pole or the like using only hands and feet. Maálam ka maglápgos (saráng ka makalápgos)? Can you climb a pole? Lapgosí ang lubí nga walâ sing hánghang. Climb the coconut without notches.