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thumb knot — noun : overhand knot; also : a loop knot made with an overhand knot * * * thumb knot noun An overhand knot • • • Main Entry: ↑thumb * * * thumb knot, = overhand knot. (Cf. ↑overhand knot … Useful english dictionary
thumb knot — a knot used by anglers for attaching hooks and rings to heavy line. Various websites have animated steps showing how to tie this knot … Dictionary of ichthyology
Overhand knot — The use of two overhand knots, one used as a stopper. Names Overhand knot, Thumb knot Category Stopper … Wikipedia
overhand knot — noun A particular, very simple knot, used e.g. to prevent the end of a rope from unraveling, and as part of other knots. Syn: single knot, thumb knot … Wiktionary
Falconer's knot — Knot details name=Falconer s knot names= type= loop strength= origin= related= releasing= Non jamming uses= Falconry caveat= abok number= The Falconer s Knot is a knot used in falconry to tie a bird of prey to a perch. As the left hand would have … Wikipedia
The Thumb — This article is about a geographical region in Michigan. For the body part, see Thumb. For other uses, see Thumb (disambiguation). The Thumb Mid Michigan Country United States … Wikipedia
List of knots — This list of knots includes many alternate names for common knots. Knot names have evolved over time and there are many conflicting or confusing naming issues. The overhand knot, for example, is also known as the thumb knot. The figure of eight… … Wikipedia
One-sided overhand bend — Overhand Bend Names Overhand Bend, European Death Knot (EDK), One sided overhand bend, Flat overhand bend, Offset overhand bend, Thumb knot, Thumb bend, Creeler s knot, Openhand knot Category … Wikipedia
overhand loop — overhand knot or overhand loop, a simple knot, used in beginning other knots; thumb knot … Useful english dictionary
Sackstich — Typ Verbindung Anwendung Ashley Nr 1410 … Deutsch Wikipedia
