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noun
A knot or hitch made by passing the end of the rope once around the standing part or other rope.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: knots
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noun
a knot used to fasten a rope temporarily to an object; usually tied double
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: knot
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