half blood knot — a knot used by anglers to attach swivels, hooks and lures to the main line. Coils around the main line exert pressure on it when tension is applied to the hook. Various websites have animated steps showing how to tie this knot … Dictionary of ichthyology
tucked half blood knot — a blood knot with the end tucked back through the final loop. Less prone to slipping than the usual half blood knot. Various websites have animated steps showing how to tie this knot … Dictionary of ichthyology
clinched half blood knot — a knot used by anglers to attach swivels, hooks and lures to the fishing line; seemingly a tautology. Various websites have animated steps showing how to tie this knot … Dictionary of ichthyology
half — n., adj., & adv. n. (pl. halves) 1 either of two equal or corresponding parts or groups into which a thing is or might be divided. 2 colloq. = half back. 3 colloq. half a pint, esp. of beer etc. 4 either of two equal periods of play in sports. 5… … Useful english dictionary
clinch knot — half blood knot (a knot used by anglers to attach swivels, hooks and lures to the main line. Various websites have animated steps showing how to tie this knot) … Dictionary of ichthyology
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Sawing a woman in half — is a generic name for a number of different stage magic tricks in which a person (traditionally a female assistant) is apparently sawn or divided into two or more pieces. Contents 1 History 2 Effects and variations 2.1 The Selbit sawing … Wikipedia
List of knots — This list of knots includes many alternate names for common knots. 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 of eight… … Wikipedia
Necktie — For the grappling position, see double collar tie. Two patterned neckties A necktie (or tie) is a long piece of cloth worn for decorative purposes around the neck or shoulders, resting under the shirt collar and knotted at the throat. Variants… … Wikipedia
Spells in Harry Potter — occur in the wizarding world of the series of books by author J. K. Rowling. Magic spells are used by many of the characters to achieve useful effects without the benefit of modern technology. The main depiction of a spell in the Harry Potter… … Wikipedia
