Challenge your knowledge of uncommon and historic knots with this hard crossword puzzle. Perfect for educators teaching advanced knot-tying concepts and trivia.
Intricate Knots and Their Secrets is a medium crossword puzzle with 12 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Intricate Knots and Their Secrets
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- 2. Strong loop knot also known as the alpine butterfly
- 3. Decorative knot often used in sailing harnesses
- 6. A knot formed from two half-hitches tied in opposite directions
- 7. Curve formed by a freely hanging chain or rope
- 10. Strong loop knot used to rescue or hoist in emergency situations
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- 1. Rare hitch knot named after a type of bird
- 4. Secure knot used in climbing to attach a rope to a carabiner
- 5. Loop knot named for its resemblance to a monkey’s paw
- 8. Rare stopper knot used to prevent a rope from slipping through a hole
- 9. Complex knot named after a Dutch province, often for heavy loads
- 11. Friction hitch knot often used in climbing and rescue
- 12. Decorative knot used to create a cord for holding small tools or keys
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