Fisherman's knot

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The fisherman's knot is a knot—specifically a bend—that joins two lines. The double fisherman's knot and triple fisherman's knot are variations used in climbing, arboriculture, and search and rescue. The knot is also commonly used in fishing and medicine. The difference between the three variations is the number of turns in the overhand knots that form the completed bend. The bend consists of two overhand knots in their strangle knot form, each tied around the standing end of the other. For the double fisherman's variation a double overhand knot is used, while the triple variation adds a third turn. The knot is generally known for its strength.

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