thumb knot
Basic cord fastening
A thumb knot is the simplest and most basic knot, made by forming a loop and passing one end through it.
Also called an overhand knot, it serves as the foundation for more complex knots and is often used to prevent a rope from fraying or slipping through a hole.
She tied a thumb knot at the end of the thread before sewing.
Throwing from above
- loopCurve closing on itself
- half hitchSingle-loop temporary knot
- stopperClosure for an opening
- bindFasten or obligate
tie · cinch · secure · fasten · tighten · coil · twist · wrap
Ropes controlling ship sails
- halyardSail-hoisting tackle
- cleatShoe spike for grip
- sheetFlat rectangular material
- dock lineRope fastening boat to wharf
mooring · deck · bowline · figure eight · marlinspike · bosun · nautical · seamanship
Ornamental cord knotting
- jewelry makingCreating decorative wearable items
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
friendship bracelet · hemp · cord · knotwork · fiber arts · paracord · leather cord · embroidery floss
overhand
Throwing from above
- loopCurve closing on itself
- half hitchSingle-loop temporary knot
- stopperClosure for an opening
bind · tie · cinch · secure · fasten · tighten · coil · twist · wrap · strand
rigging
Ropes controlling ship sails
dock line · mooring · deck · bowline · figure eight · marlinspike · bosun · nautical · seamanship · anchor line
macrame
Ornamental cord knotting
- jewelry makingCreating decorative wearable items
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
necklace · friendship bracelet · hemp · cord · knotwork · fiber arts · paracord · leather cord · embroidery floss · threading
belay
Anchor a rope
carabiner · anchor · abseil · mountaineering · caving · rescue · static rope · cord · webbing
leader
One who guides others
- lineContinuous mark or queue
- anglingRecreational hook-and-line pursuit
- fly tyingCrafting artificial fishing lures
lure · swivel · snell · backing · tippet · mono · braid · fishing line · reel · spool
thumb knotmonkey's fist
Weighted ball knot for throwing
trucker's hitch · splicing · clove hitch · bowline · Gordian knot
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