Overhand knot: The simplest knot; a stopper at the end of a rope
Figure-eight knot: A stopper knot that is easy to untie; used in climbing
Square knot (reef knot): Joins two ropes of equal thickness; right over left, then left over right
Granny knot: A weaker, wrong version of a square knot that can slip
Bowline: Makes a fixed loop that will not slip; the king of knots
Clove hitch: Quickly ties a rope around a post or pole
Two half hitches: Secures a rope to a ring, post or tree
Taut-line hitch: An adjustable loop for tent guy lines
Sheet bend: Joins two ropes of different thickness
Sheepshank: Shortens a rope without cutting it
Slip knot: A knot that tightens when you pull the working end
Fisherman's knot: Joins two ropes or fishing lines
Trucker's hitch: Pulls a rope tight to secure a load
Prusik knot: A friction knot for climbing ropes
Square lashing: Ties poles together at right angles
Diagonal lashing: Ties poles that cross at an angle
Shear lashing: Ties two poles side by side to form a bipod
Cow hitch: A simple hitch for attaching a rope to an object
Munter hitch: A friction hitch used to belay climbers
Alpine butterfly: Makes a loop in the middle of a rope
Rolling hitch: Holds on a pole to pull along it
Becket bend: Another name for the sheet bend
Whipping: Wrapping thread around a rope end to stop it fraying
Working end: The end of the rope you tie the knot with
Standing part: The long unused part of the rope
Bight: A U-shaped curve in a rope
Loop: A circle made by crossing rope
Turn: One wrap of rope around an object
Round turn: A complete wrap around an object
Hitch: A knot tied around an object
Bend: A knot that joins two ropes
Splice: Joining ropes by weaving strands together
Coil: To arrange rope in loops for storage
Fraying: Rope ends coming undone
Natural fiber rope: Rope from cotton, hemp or manila
Synthetic rope: Rope made of nylon, polyester or polypropylene
Paracord: Strong lightweight nylon cord used in camping and survival
Static rope: Rope that barely stretches
Dynamic rope: Climbing rope that stretches to absorb a fall
Knot strength: Every knot makes the rope weaker where it bends
Dress the knot: Neaten and tighten it properly
Test the knot: Pull on it to check it holds
Knot for tying shoes: A bow, a reef knot with loops
Why learn knots?: For camping, boating, climbing, fishing and everyday tasks
Rock climbing knot to the harness: Figure-eight follow-through
Knot to tie a boat to a dock: Cleat hitch
Cleat hitch: Ties a boat line to a cleat
Anchor bend: Ties a rope to an anchor
Rope safety: Never use frayed ropes to hold weight
Scouting knot motto: Practice until you can tie it without looking
Knot for a tent corner: Taut-line hitch or bowline
Knot to tie a hammock: Two half hitches or a bowline
Knot to hang a tarp: Clove hitch or trucker's hitch
Knot used by sailors to make a loop: Bowline
Rope length unit at sea: Fathom, equal to six feet
Cord vs rope: Cord is thinner than rope
Twine: Thin string of twisted fibers
Lanyard: A cord worn around the neck or wrist
Braid: Weaving three or more strands together
Knot to secure a canoe on a car roof: Trucker's hitch with two half hitches
Overhand on a bight: Makes a quick loop at the end
Constrictor knot: A tight binding knot that is hard to remove
Lark's head: Another name for the cow hitch

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