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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.
Surgical Tie, Two Handed. Uses: The Surgical Tie is a Square (Reef) Knot (ABOK # 460, p 75.) It is widely used in surgery although less secure than the Ligature Knot, which starts with an initial Double Throw Knot. Techniques: In the Two Hand technique the end of the suture is Pushed through to form the knot.The distinctive feature of a surgical tie is that the technique keeps the ends taut during the tying process. This maintains tension in the first Half Knot while the additional locking half knot is being tied.ses: The Surgical Tie is a Square (Reef) Knot (ABOK # 460, p 75.) It is widely used in surgery although less secure than the Ligature Knot, which starts with an initial Double Throw Knot. Techniques: In the Two Hand technique the end of the suture is Pushed through to form the knot.