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Multiple Overhand Knots can be tied on a rope’s own standing part as in
                   Fig. 48 and 49, however, when they are tied over another rope or object,
                   (see Fig. 43) they are technically known as a Strangle Knot.


                       Multiple Overhand Knots                                           Fig. 48

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                      Alternatve method to make Multiple Overhand Knots    Fig. 49
                      Wrap is away from Bight




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