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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A knot formed by making a loop in a piece of cord and pulling the end through it.
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- noun A particular, very simple
knot , used e.g. to prevent the end of a rope fromunraveling , and 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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reesetee commented on the word overhand knot
The simplest and perhaps most often used knot, especially in yarn work. Not a strong knot, but useful as an "anti-slip" measure.
January 9, 2008