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â¢ OVERHAND KNOT (noun). The noun OVERHAND KNOT has 1 sense: 1. a simple small knot (often used as part of other knots). Familiarity information: OVERHAND KNOT used as a noun is very rare.
1 If you're in a hurry, just coil the cable normally and start the shortening wrap at the end. 2  This won't really shorten the cable, but it's a quick and dirty way to get a secure wrap. 3  The Overhead Knot: Speaking of quick and dirty wraps, the overhead knot is a great example.