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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.
Sailors use this knot in most cases, not for bend support, where the smaller overhand is used, or in rope, but for a permanent small stopper. To tie a Figure Eight Knot: Interlock the overhand loops. The running part then goes through the eye of one loop and the standing part goes through the eye of the other loop.ailors use this knot in most cases, not for bend support, where the smaller overhand is used, or in rope, but for a permanent small stopper. To tie a Figure Eight Knot: Interlock the overhand loops. The running part then goes through the eye of one loop and the standing part goes through the eye of the other loop.