a type of bend that is a popular double overhand knot used to join two lines or ropes of equal thickness.

A type of bend knot used to join two fine lines, commonly used with fishing lines.

plural of nail knot

plural of blood knot

a type of bend knot used to join the ends of laid ropes, by separating the strands and knotting them together individually. Commonly used to join a snapped shroud rope.

plural of shroud knot

plural of burr knot

A knot on a tree caused by root tissue growing in the trunk or a limb; a burl.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cut the knot

present participle of cut the knot