knot-tying
21knot — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English cnotta; akin to Old High German knoto knot Date: before 12th century 1. a. an interlacement of the parts of one or more flexible bodies forming a lump or knob (as for fastening or tying… …
22List of knot terminology — This page explains commonly used terms related to knots. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z   B …
23Bight (knot) — The term bight is used in knot tying to refer to any curved section, slack part, or loop between the two ends of a rope, string, or yarn.Clifford W. Ashley, The Ashley Book of Knots (New York: Doubleday, 1944), 597.] An important concept, the… …
24Ashley's stopper knot — Names Ashley s stopper knot, Ashley stopper knot, Oysterman s stopper Category Stopper …
25International Guild of Knot Tyers — The International Guild of Knot Tyers, based in the United Kingdom, is an association for people with an interest in knot tying. Their goals are to preserve traditional techniques, promote an interest in the public, and develop new techniques for …
26Packer's knot — Knot details name=Packer s knot names= Butcher s knot type= binding strength= origin= related= Corned beef knot, Siberian hitch releasing= Jamming uses= baling, parcel tying, butchery, cooking caveat= Less secure than the corned beef knot abok… …
27Four-in-hand knot — Knot details name=Four in hand knot names= caption= type= type2= strength= origin= related= Buntline hitch releasing= uses= caveat= abok number= #2407The four in hand knot is a method of tying a necktie. Also known as a simple knot or schoolboy… …
28Triple fisherman's knot — Knot details name=Triple Fisherman s Knot type=bend origin=Modern related=Fisherman s knot, Double fisherman s knot, Double overhand knot, Strangle knot releasing=Jamming strength=high caveat=Difficult to untie uses=Joining thin, stiff or… …
29Surgeon's knot — Knot details name=Surgeon s knot caption=The surgeon s knot before tightening showing the two twists in the bottom and the one on top. names= Ligature knot type= binding type2= bend strength= origin= related= reef knot, Double overhand knot… …
30Turle knot — Knot details name= Turle knot names= Major Turle s Knot type= hitch strength= origin= related= releasing= uses= Fishing caveat= abok number= A turle knot is a knot used while fishing for tying a hook or fly to a leader. It is named after William… …
