Surgeon's knot

Surgeon's knot

Knot-details
name=Surgeon's knot


caption=The surgeon's knot before tightening showing the two twists in the bottom and the one on top.
names= Ligature knot
type= binding
type2= bend
strength=
origin=
related= reef knot, Double overhand knot
releasing=
uses=
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abok_number= #461, #463, #1209

The surgeon's knot is a simple modification to the reef knot. It adds an extra twist when tying the first throw, forming a Double overhand knot, thus adding friction which makes the knot more secure. This knot is named for the fact that it is commonly used by surgeons in situations where it is important to maintain tension on a suture. Surgeon's knots are used in fly fishing as well as in tying quilts.

Some sources categorize the Surgeon's knot as a bend, since it can be effective as such.Geoffrey Budworth, "The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots" (London: Hermes House, 1999), 54.] It is used in this manner in jewelry-making to secure items (such as a bracelet) strung on stretch-type cord.fact|date=June 2007


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  • surgeon's knot — n any of several knots used in tying ligatures or surgical stitches esp a square knot in which the first knot has two turns * * * surgical knot a knot in which the thread is passed twice through the first loop to prevent slippage …   Medical dictionary

  • surgeon's knot — n. any of several knots used as by surgeons in tying ligatures: see KNOT1 …   English World dictionary

  • surgeon's knot — noun Date: 1733 a reef knot in which the first knot has two turns see knot illustration …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • surgeon's knot — sur′geon s knot n. a knot resembling a reef knot, used by surgeons for tying ligatures and the like • Etymology: 1805–15 …   From formal English to slang

  • surgeon's knot — a knot resembling a reef knot, used by surgeons for tying ligatures and the like. [1805 15] * * * …   Universalium

  • surgeon's knot — noun A knot derived from the reef knot commonly used by surgeons …   Wiktionary

  • surgeon's knot — noun a reef knot with one or more extra turns in the first half knot, as used to tie a ligature in surgery …   English new terms dictionary

  • surgeon's knot — /ˌsɜdʒənz ˈnɒt/ (say .serjuhnz not) noun a knot resembling a reef knot but with a double turn in the first part, used by surgeons for tying ligatures, etc …  

  • surgeon's knot — noun any of several knots used in tying stitches or ligatures • Hypernyms: ↑knot …   Useful english dictionary

  • Surgeon's loop — The Surgeon s loop (aka Double Loop) is tied the same way as the Surgeon s knot but with a double strand. As such, this knot does use more line than most. It is a tad bulky but is great for making quick, strong loops at the end of lines and… …   Wikipedia

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