List of knots
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This list of knots includes many alternative names for common knots and lashings. Knot names have evolved over time, and there are many conflicting or confusing naming issues. The overhand knot, for example, is also known as the thumb knot. The figure-eight knot is also known as the Savoy knot or the Flemish knot.
This article is about methods of fastening and securing ropes. For knots in the mathematical sense, see List of prime knots.