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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.
Step 1 Make Q shape Cross the end of the rope over the top of the remaining rope, making a âQâ shape. Step 2 Tuck end through loop Tuck the end of the rope, or the tail of the âQ,â up through the loop from behind. Step 3 Tighten Pull the rope at both ends to tighten. Did You Know: The easiest stopper knot to tie, the Overhand is used to keep a rope from slipping out of a hole through which it has been threaded.