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The Windsor knot is a method of tying a tie around one's neck and collar. The Windsor knot, compared to other methods, produces a thick and wide knot. The knot is named after the Duke of Windsor (Edward VIII before abdication), however the Duke himself did not actually use a Windsor knot. The Duke preferred a wide knot and had his ties specially made with thicker cloth in order to produce a wider knot when tied with the conventional four in hand knot. A modest version of the Windsor knot (the half-Windsor Knot) also exists. The size of this knot falls in between the four in hand and the Windso ...

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Some knots are well adapted to bind to particular objects such as another rope, cleat, ring, stake or to constrict an object. Decorative knots usually bind to themselves to produce attractive patterns. Knots are essential in many industrial, work, home or recreational activities. Even simple activities such as running a load from the hardware store to home can result in disaster if a clumsy twist in a cord passes for a knot. Truckers needing to tie down a load may use a trucker's hitch, gaining mechanical advantage. Knots can save the ...

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To dream of seeing knots, denotes much worry over the most trifling affairs. If your sweetheart notices another, you will immediately find cause to censure him. To tie a knot, signifies an independent nature, and you will refuse to be nagged by ill-disposed lover or friend.  

 
Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller
 
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Celtic knots are a variety of (endless) knots and stylized graphical representations of knots used for decoration, first known to have been used by the Celts. Though Celtic knots were being created in pre-Christian times, these knots are most known for their use in the ornamentation of Christian monuments and manuscripts like the 8th century Book of Kells. Celtic knot - History. Not much history of the knots is available before the beginning of the Christian influence on the Celts in about A.D. 450. There i ... Including:

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The Kundalini Reaches The Sahasrara Chakra By Piercing Through The Three Knots
61. The Kundalini pierces through the Brahmagranthi formed of Rajas. It flashes at once like lightning at the mouth of Sushumna.
 
From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda
 

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granthi: Knot or complex. Knot of delusion.

 
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Granthi:
Granthi. Knot or complex. Knot of delusion.

 
(See also: Granthi, Tantra, Tantra Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul )

The list of knots is extensive, but common properties allow for a useful system of categorization. For example, loop knots share the attribute of having some kind of an anchor point constructed on the standing end (such as a loop or overhand knot) into which the working end is easily hitched to using a round turn. An example of this is the bowline. Constricting knots often rely on friction to cinch down tight on loose bundles; a ...

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This article is about the simple slip-knot, sometimes known as a noose. For a noose capable of resisting attempts to loosen it, see Hangman's knot. Noose - Canonical name. Noose. Noose - Variant names. Running knot, slip knot. Noose - Category. Slip knot Noose - Origin. Ancient. Noose - Related knots. Hangman's knot, running bowline, tarbuck knot. ... Including:

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• Noose - Releasing
• Noose - Efficiency
• Noose - Caveat
• Noose - Uses
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