half-knot

noun

ˈhaf-ˌnät

ˈhäf-

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

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of half-knot was in 1913

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“Half-knot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-knot. Accessed 4 Oct. 2023.

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half-knot

noun

ˈhaf-ˌnät,

ˈhȧf-

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

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