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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.
Alternatively, as shown in the animation, first pass the free end around the Arbor or the load; then use the free end to tie the first overhand knot around the line. Second Overhand Knot: The extra Overhand Knot in the Tag End is tied close beside the first one.