Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

overhand knot

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.37 in modern English

Syllables: over-hand -knot
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

"Cut the first 2 warp ends in half and tie each pair together with an overhand knot, snug (but not tight) against the fell."

Inflected Forms

overhand knots (plural)

Synonyms

single knot thumb knot

Questions

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

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