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51Figure-eight knot (mathematics) — In knot theory, a figure eight knot (also called Listing s knot) is the unique knot with a crossing number of four. This is the smallest possible crossing number except for the unknot and trefoil knot. Origin of name The name is given because… …
52Diamond knot — Names Diamond knot, Knife lanyard knot, Sailor s knife lanyard knot, Marlingspike lanyard knot, Single strand diamond knot, Two strand diamond knot, Bosun s whistle knot, Friendship knot …
53Tom fool's knot — Names Tom fool s knot, Tom fool knot, Conjurer s Knot, Bow Knot Category Trick …
54Pratt knot — The Pratt knot is a method of tying a tie around one s neck and collar. It is also known as the Shelby knot and the Pratt Shelby. The knot was invented by Jerry Pratt, an employee of the US Chamber of Commerce. He had been wearing his tie in the… …
55Double overhand knot — Category Stopper Efficiency moderate Origin …
56loop knot — noun any of various knots used to make a fixed loop in a rope • Hypernyms: ↑knot • Hyponyms: ↑bowline, ↑bowline knot * * * noun : any of several knots (as the bowline) used to form a fixed loop in a cord or rope * * * a knot made by doubling over …
57true lover's knot — noun 1. a knot for tying the ends of two lines together • Syn: ↑fisherman s knot, ↑truelove knot • Hypernyms: ↑knot 2. a stylized or decorative knot used as an emblem of love • Syn: ↑love knot, ↑ …
58truelove knot — noun a knot for tying the ends of two lines together • Syn: ↑fisherman s knot, ↑true lover s knot • Hypernyms: ↑knot * * * noun see true lover s knot * * * a complicated ornamental knot, esp. a double knot having two interlacing bows, regarded as …
59Slip knot — A slip knot (or running knot) is one of two different classes of knot. The most common are knots which attach a line to an object and intentionally tighten when tension is applied to the free end of the line. The other is a type of knot designed… …
60Half blood knot — The Half Blood Knot is a knot that is used for securing a fishing line to a fishing lure, snap or swivel. It is also know a as a clinch knot. When two half blood knots are used to attach two lines both knots are perspected as one knot and is… …
