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  2. Gordian Knot - Wikipedia

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    The cutting of the Gordian Knot is an Ancient Greek legend associated with Alexander the Great in Gordium in Phrygia, regarding a complex knot that tied an oxcart. Reputedly, whoever could untie it would be destined to rule all of Asia. In 333 BCE, Alexander was challenged to untie the knot.

  3. List of knot terminology - Wikipedia

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    The reef knot can capsize if one of its standing ends is pulled.. A knot that has capsized or spilled has deformed into a different structure. Although capsizing is sometimes the result of incorrect tying or misuse, it can also be done purposefully in certain cases to strengthen the knot (see the carrick bend [4]) or to untie a seized knot which would otherwise be difficult to release (see ...

  4. Hitching tie - Wikipedia

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    Diagram of how to tie the hitching tie knot. The hitching tie is a simple knot used to tie off stuff sacks that allows quick access as it unties quickly. [1] [2] To untie the knot, just pull hard on the free end of the rope and the knot will fall open. This is simply a noose or slip knot, with the loop tightened around an object.

  5. List of knots - Wikipedia

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    Bowen knot (heraldic knot) – not a true knot (an unknot), a continuous loop of rope laid out as an upright square shape with loops at each of the four corners; Bowline – forms a fixed loop at the end of a rope; Boling knot (archaic term for the Bowline) – forms a fixed loop at the end of a rope; Bowline bend

  6. Bowline - Wikipedia

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    The bowline (/ ˈ b oʊ l ɪ n / or / ˈ b oʊ l aɪ n /) [2] is an ancient and simple knot used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope. It has the virtues of being both easy to tie and untie; most notably, it is easy to untie after being subjected to a load.

  7. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so-lute-ly ...

  8. Are you a ‘Mother’? What to know about the slang word - AOL

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    What to know about the slang word “Mother": the definition, meaning and historical significance.

  9. Zeppelin bend - Wikipedia

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    Zeppelin bend forming a loop: the four stages of the method starting with a "clover leaf" or flattened overhand knot; Red line: ends of the overhand knot, Green line: ends of the underhand. Another method of remembering this knot is to visualize a "69". To tie the knot with this method, follow the steps below: Make a "6" with one line (rope) end.