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As English isn't my first language, I don't know the English words for different knots. Any translator fails on this part too.
Can someone point me to a source?
edit: Please also describe synonyms and who uses those. Backpackers or climbers may use different names than sailors.
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Bowline Knot
[Example for displaying translations]
Deustch (German) - Palstek
Double Overhand Knot
Noose (or Hangman's Knot)
Slip Knot
Double Fisherman's Knot
Fortified Square Knot
Grapevine Knot
Clove Hitch
Prusik Knot
Chain Sennit
sources: 'What are good knots to know for camping and backpacking?'
There is a knot app for iOS and Android called Knots 3D that has knot names and their synonyms listed for English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian and Spanish. There are 87 knots in the app. More knots and languages are mentioned for future releases. The list of knots is here:
