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A <b>knot</b> consist of lengths of one or several ]s, coiled through themselves in a way to produce a structural altering the characteristics of the rope. Knots may be used for fastening ropes to other structures, other ropes, or to let a rope slide along another rope. A <b>knot</b> consist of lengths of one or several ]s, coiled through themselves in a way to produce a structural altering the characteristics of the rope. Knots may be used for fastening ropes to other structures, other ropes, or to let a rope slide along another rope.




Knots are instrumental in ] and ], and many other activities. Knots are instrumental in ] and ], and many other activities.




'''Well known knots include''': '''Well known knots include''':




* noose * noose

* slip * slip

* bowline * bowline

* sheep bend * sheet bend

* square * square

* figure eight

* overhand

* single stopper

* double stopper

* reef knot

* clove hitch

* half hitch

* italian hitch




<i>descriptions and tying instructions should be added</i> <i>descriptions and tying instructions should be added</i>




Higher dimension trivia: knots in ropes are impossible in dimensions higher than the third dimension. Higher dimension trivia: knots in ropes are impossible in dimensions higher than the third dimension.




See also: ] See also: ]

Revision as of 11:44, 17 October 2001

A knot consist of lengths of one or several ropes, coiled through themselves in a way to produce a structural altering the characteristics of the rope. Knots may be used for fastening ropes to other structures, other ropes, or to let a rope slide along another rope.


Knots are instrumental in sailing and climbing, and many other activities.


Well known knots include:


  • noose
  • slip
  • bowline
  • sheet bend
  • square
  • figure eight
  • overhand
  • single stopper
  • double stopper
  • reef knot
  • clove hitch
  • half hitch
  • italian hitch


descriptions and tying instructions should be added


Higher dimension trivia: knots in ropes are impossible in dimensions higher than the third dimension.


See also: Scouting