half-knot

noun

\ˈhaf-ˌnät,

ˈhäf-\

Definition of half-knot

: a knot intertwining the ends of two cords and used in tying other knots

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The first known use of half-knot was in 1913

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half-knot

noun

\ˈhaf-ˌnät, ˈhäf-\

Kids Definition of half-knot

: a knot in which two rope ends are wrapped once around each other and which is used to start other knots

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