loop knot

loop knot
noun
any of various knots used to make a fixed loop in a rope
Hypernyms: ↑knot
Hyponyms: ↑bowline, ↑bowline knot

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noun
: any of several knots (as the bowline) used to form a fixed loop in a cord or rope

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a knot made by doubling over a line at its end and tying both thicknesses into a square knot in such a way as to leave a loop. Also called open hand knot. See illus. under knot.
[1785-95]

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loop knot,
1. a single knot tied in a doubled cord, so as to leave a loop beyond the knot; overhand loop.
2. Obsolete. a square knot.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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