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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.
Surgeon's Loop Knot. Form a loop in the string by grabbing the tag end and doubling it back on the main string. Pinch the loop at the tag end and hold it in place until the knot is tied. Continue pinching the tag end to the main string and grab the loop with your free hand.