A type of bend knot, very similar to the butterfly knot, but used to join two ropes.

A type of bend knot which has proven stability and grip.

A type of bend knot used to join the ends of two cords. It can be tied while maintaining tension in the cords.

a type of bend knot used to join the ends of two lines or ropes of very different thicknesses. The finer cord is woven between the two stands of a bight or loop of the thicker rope, and pulled tight after each pass. Racking like this forms the basis for many other bends and knots.

a type of bend, a double overhand knot used to join the ends of similar types of cord with no slip.

A type of bend knot used to join the ends of two ropes of similar thickness, based on the figure-of-eight knot.

(informal, often derogatory) Playing the role of, or casting someone in the role of, someone of different race or ethnicity

(archaic, informal) Among women, an affected way to carry the body, the upper part being inclined forward.

A U-shaped pipe fitting for connecting the contiguous ends of two nearly parallel pipes lying alongside or one above another.

present participle of bend the rules