A type of knot used to provide an anchor point on a long line. Much used by mountaineers. Also known as the alpine butterfly knot. / A small decorative woven knot using one or two cords.

A type of bend knot used to join nylon lines and cords, for its ability to maintain line strength and its non-slip quality. Also known as the barrel knot.

a type of bend that is a popular double overhand knot used to join two lines or ropes of equal thickness.

A type of bend knot used to join two fine lines, commonly used with fishing lines.

a type of bend knot used to join the ends of laid ropes, by separating the strands and knotting them together individually. Commonly used to join a snapped shroud rope.

plural of kangaroo route

(UK) a hitch knot used to tension ropes, often for the purpose of securing loads for transport.

An undecorated wedding cake (or similar) designed to be cut into slices for distribution, with the individual servings matching those cut from the decorated cake (unless the decorated cake is a dummy cake).

plural of knot span

plural of kiss-up