The strangle knot is a simple
binding knot. Similar to the
constrictor knot, it also features an
overhand knot under a
riding turn
A turn is one round of rope on a pin or cleat, or one round of a coil. Turns can be made around various objects, through rings, or around the standing part of the rope itself or another rope. A turn also denotes a component of a knot.
When the l ...
. A visible difference is that the ends emerge at the outside edges, rather than between the turns as for a constrictor. This knot is a rearranged
double overhand knot and makes up each half of the
double fisherman's knot.
See also
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List of binding knots
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List of knots
This list of knots includes many alternative names for common knots and lashings. 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 ...
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Clove hitch in comparison
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Transom knot
The transom knot is a simple lashing knot used to secure two linear objects, such as spars, at right angles to each other.
Relation to other knots
While often described in relation to the constrictor knot, the underlying structure of the transom ...
References
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