It is a simple knot primarily used as a stopper to prevent a rope from passing through an eyelet. It should not be used for bend support where the smaller overhand knot is preferred.
Enlisted men who have held the rating of Apprentice in the Navy shall wear a mark consisting of a "figure of eight" knot. Chief petty officers shall wear it on the coat sleeve below the rating badge. Other men shall wear it on the breast of the jumper, 2" below the "V", neck opening.
How it is used determines tense I think. Knot can be used in any tense There was a knot in my laces. There is a knot in my laces. I'm going to knot my laces. Past, present and future. Knotting is the same. It's how the word is used that determines the tense.Knotting is the present perfect tense of Knot. Knot is a word that can be used as a verb, noun or as a verbal. A verbal is a word that looks like a verb, but it's not a verb.Example of Knot used as a verb in the present.I knot the rope to the tree every day.Example of Knot used as a verb in present perfect.I am knotting the rope to the tree right now.Examples of Knot used as a NOUN.I made a knot using this string.There was a knot in my laces.There is a knot in my laces.Example of Knot used as a Verbal.I'm going to knot my laces.
what ever knot they are ordered to tie
Reef Knot, Bowline and Granny knot are just three examples of some knots used in ships.
There are 3 common names for the same knot - Overhand Knot, Thumb Knot, and Common Knot. None is more "correct" than the other, it is simply a matter of where the knot was taught to the person using the knot.
a triple knot
A binding knot is a knot which may be used to keep an object or multiple loose objects together.
The backwards knot and forward knot are used in making friendship bracelets. For instructions see the related link below.
A "knot" is the measurment of speed for ships and boats in the water. 1 knot is 1.150779 mph 1 knot is 1.852 km/h
This knot is mainly used in fishing and fly-fishing.
An Albright knot is a bend knot used to join ropes of different diameters and materials to each other.
The 2008 Honda Knot was a very fuel efficient automobile.
The Hercules knot is a symbol of love and commitment. It was used in ancient times to symbolize marriage. It is believed that the phrase "tying the knot" came from this very knot.