overhand knot
noun
Simple meaning
A simple small knot.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ohverhandnahtSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈoʊvɚhændnɑt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A simple small knot (often used as part of other knots)
A particular very simple knot, used e.g. to prevent the end of a rope from unraveling, and as part of other knots.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A simple small knot (often used as part of other knots)
Used this way, overhand knot is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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