loop knot

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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

• loop knot — n. a knot tied in a double rope so that a loop extends beyond it: see KNOT1 …   English World dictionary

• loop knot — noun any of various knots used to make a fixed loop in a rope • Hypernyms: ↑knot • Hyponyms: ↑bowline, ↑bowline knot * * * noun : any of several knots (as the bowline) used to form a fixed loop in a cord or rope * * * a knot made by doubling over …   Useful english dictionary

• 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

• 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] * * * …   Universalium

• perfect loop knot — a knot used by anglers to connect lures or flies to a heavy leader; does not affect the action of the lure or fly. Various websites have animated steps showing how to tie this knot. Also called perfection loop knot …   Dictionary of ichthyology

• 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