loop knot

loop knot
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 — Loop Loop, n. [Cf. Ir. & Gael. lub loop, noose, fold, thong, bend, lub to bend, incline.] 1. A fold or doubling of a thread, cord, rope, etc., through which another thread, cord, etc., can be passed, or which a hook can be hooked into; an eye, as …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • loop knot — loop′ knot n. navig. 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 • Etymology: 1785–95 …   From formal English to slang

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  • Loop (knot) — The word loop has two different senses when used in reference to knots.*A loop is one of the fundamental structures used to tie knots. Specifically, it is a full circle formed by passing the working end over itself. See . *A loop is a knot used… …   Wikipedia

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  • perfection loop knot — perfect loop knot …   Dictionary of ichthyology

  • overhand loop knot — noun : loop knot …   Useful english dictionary

  • loop-to-loop knot — a simple way of joining two pieces of line …   Dictionary of ichthyology

  • Loop — Loop, n. [Cf. Ir. & Gael. lub loop, noose, fold, thong, bend, lub to bend, incline.] 1. A fold or doubling of a thread, cord, rope, etc., through which another thread, cord, etc., can be passed, or which a hook can be hooked into; an eye, as of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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