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Surgeon’s knot

A type of knot commonly used for tying nylon threads or cords in place of a square knot to prevent mis-tying.

Dictionary Term

Surgeon’s knot

Definition

  • A type of knot commonly used for tying nylon threads or cords in place of a square knot to prevent mis-tying.

References

  • Parachute Rigger Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2015