The overhand knot is one of the most fundamental knots and forms the basis of many others including the simple noose, overhand loop, angler`s loop, reef knot, fisherman`s knot and water knot. The overhand knot is very secure, to the point of jamming badly. It should be used if the knot is intended to be permanent. It is often used to prevent the.....
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(from the article `knot`) The overhand knot (knot A in the Figure) is the simplest type of knot and is used to make a knob in a rope, string, or cord. It is used for tying ... ...A measure of the knot`s complexity is the least number of crossings that occur as the knot is moved around in all possible ways. The simplest ... [2 related...
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n] - a simple small knot (often used as part of other knots)
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noun a simple small knot (often used as part of other knots)
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a simple knot of various uses that slips easily. Also calledSee illus. under
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