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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.
One-Hand Technique. Wherever possible, the square knot is tied using the two-hand technique. On some occasion it will be necessary to use one hand, either the left or right, to tie a square knot.These illustrations employ the left-handed technique.The sequence of throws illustrated is most commonly used for tying single suture strands.ne-Hand Technique. Wherever possible, the square knot is tied using the two-hand technique. On some occasion it will be necessary to use one hand, either the left or right, to tie a square knot.