working end

Business end, ropes

The working end is the active part of a rope, cord, or line—the portion you manipulate when tying knots, threading, or securing.

It contrasts with the standing end, which remains fixed or under tension.

In knot-tying instructions: Pass the working end through the loop and pull tight.

tool

bit

Small amount or portion

bladeFlat cutting edge
tipEnd or gratuity
edgeBoundary or sharpness

head · point · chisel · drill · screwdriver · cutting · sharpening · attachment · socket · chuck

rope

knot

Tied rope fastening

spliceJoin end to end
whippingRepeated striking blows
hitchTemporary difficulty or snag

belay · rigging · lashing · bowline · cleat · bight · halyard · sheet · lanyard · mooring

knitting

yarn

Twisted strand for crafts

cast-onFirst row creation
stitchThread loop in fabric
needlePointed implement for sewing

tail · weaving · joining · crochet · hook · loop · fiber · strand · finishing · tapestry

Opposites

rope/knot functionality

working endbitter end

Unpleasant but complete conclusion

anchor point · bight · tail

mechanical/tool function

working endhandle

Part for gripping

shaft · haft · butt end · stock

Family

work, end, worker, ending, working, works, workers, worked, workable

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G