Phrase guide

overhand knot

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A particular very simple knot, used e.g. to prevent the end of a rope from unraveling, and as part of other knots.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: single knot, thumb knot

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a simple small knot (often used as part of other knots)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: knot

History

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: nus simple — knot
  • Danish: overhåndsknob — knot
  • Finnish: umpisolmu — knot
  • French: nœud d'arrêt — knot
  • German: Überhandknoten — knot
  • German: Kreuzschlag — knot
  • Hebrew: קֶשֶׁר בֹּהֶן (kesher bohen) — knot
  • Ingrian: meehensolmi — knot
  • Ingrian: umpisolmi — knot
  • Swedish: överhandsknop — knot