double surgeon's knot
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Surgeon's knot — Knot details name=Surgeon s knot caption=The surgeon s knot before tightening showing the two twists in the bottom and the one on top. names= Ligature knot type= binding type2= bend strength= origin= related= reef knot, Double overhand knot… … Wikipedia
surgeon's knot — /ˌsɜdʒənz ˈnɒt/ (say .serjuhnz not) noun a knot resembling a reef knot but with a double turn in the first part, used by surgeons for tying ligatures, etc …
Double overhand knot — Category Stopper Efficiency moderate Origin … Wikipedia
Surgeon's loop — The Surgeon s loop (aka Double Loop) is tied the same way as the Surgeon s knot but with a double strand. As such, this knot does use more line than most. It is a tad bulky but is great for making quick, strong loops at the end of lines and… … Wikipedia
knot — knot1 knotless, adj. knotlike, adj. /not/, n., v., knotted, knotting. n. 1. an interlacing, twining, looping, etc., of a cord, rope, or the like, drawn tight into a knob or lump, for fastening, binding, or connecting two cords together or a cord… … Universalium
knot — 1. An intertwining of the ends of two cords, tapes, or sutures, in such a way that they cannot easily become separated; or a similar twining or infolding of a cord in its continuity. 2. In anatomy or pathology, a node, ganglion, or circumscribed… … Medical dictionary
surgeon — n. 1 a medical practitioner qualified to practise surgery. 2 a medical officer in a navy or army or military hospital. Phrases and idioms: surgeon fish any tropical marine fish of the genus Acanthurus with movable lancet shaped spines on each… … Useful english dictionary
Fly fishing — in a river Fly fishing is an angling method in which an artificial fly is used to catch fish. The fly is cast using a fly rod, reel, and specialized weighted line. Casting a nearly weightless fly or lure requires casting techniques significantly… … 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
connection — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Physical link Nouns 1. connection, bond, tie, link, concatenation; connective, interconnection; daisy chain; nexus, neck, isthmus; nape; bridge, tunnel, causeway, viaduct, etc. See contact, junction. 2.… … English dictionary for students
