Letter A
Every row of Wikipedia's knot lists that sits in the "A" section of its list page, with every column of that row as the data stores it.
The values of this page as the data stores them
| section | A |
|---|---|
| list_page | List of knots |
| entry_name | Aberdeen knot |
| entry_source_format | bullet |
| also_listed_as | not available |
| list_description | preferred for closure of intradermal sutures |
| wikipedia_article | Aberdeen knot |
| list_revision_id | 1342408329 |
| list_revision_timestamp | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z |
| source_url | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots |
| licence | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Each cell above is the field of this record exactly as the data stores it: a list keeps its brackets and quotes, and an empty list prints as [].
Rows in this section
| Name | Also listed as | List page | Section | Row type | Description as the list page gives it | Linked Wikipedia article | Revision id | Revision timestamp | Source | Source URL | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen knot | not available | List of knots | A | bullet | preferred for closure of intradermal sutures | Aberdeen knot | 1342408329 | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z | Wikipedia, "List of knots" | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| Adjustable bend | not available | List of knots | A | bullet | can be easily lengthened or shortened | Adjustable bend | 1342408329 | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z | Wikipedia, "List of knots" | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| Adjustable grip hitch | not available | List of knots | A | bullet | a simple hitch which may easily be shifted up and down the rope while slack | Adjustable grip hitch | 1342408329 | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z | Wikipedia, "List of knots" | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| Albright special | not available | List of knots | A | bullet | used to tie two different diameters of line together, for instance to tie monofilament to braid | Albright special | 1342408329 | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z | Wikipedia, "List of knots" | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| butterfly loop | not available | List of knots | A | bullet | a static loop mostly used by mountain climbers and rappellers for securing a carabiner to static rope | Butterfly Loop | 1342408329 | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z | Wikipedia, "List of knots" | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| Alternate ring hitching | not available | List of knots | A | bullet | covering a ring in hitching can prevent damage | Alternate ring hitching | 1342408329 | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z | Wikipedia, "List of knots" | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| Anchor bend | not available | List of knots | A | bullet | attaching a rope to a ring or similar termination | Anchor bend | 1342408329 | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z | Wikipedia, "List of knots" | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| Angler's loop | not available | List of knots | A | bullet | knot which forms a fixed loop. Useful for fine or slippery line, it is one of the few loop knots which holds well in bungee cord | Angler's loop | 1342408329 | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z | Wikipedia, "List of knots" | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| Arbor knot | not available | List of knots | A | bullet | attach fishing line to the arbor of a fishing reel | Arbor knot | 1342408329 | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z | Wikipedia, "List of knots" | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| Artillery loop | not available | List of knots | A | bullet | a knot with a loop on the bight for non-critical purposes | Artillery loop | 1342408329 | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z | Wikipedia, "List of knots" | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| Ashley's bend | not available | List of knots | A | bullet | used to securely join the ends of two ropes together | Ashley's bend | 1342408329 | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z | Wikipedia, "List of knots" | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| Ashley's stopper knot | not available | List of knots | A | bullet | trefoil-faced stopper at the end of the rope | Ashley's stopper knot | 1342408329 | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z | Wikipedia, "List of knots" | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| Axle hitch | not available | List of knots | A | bullet | used to tie a hitch in a hard-to-reach place | Axle hitch | 1342408329 | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z | Wikipedia, "List of knots" | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Every stored field of each row
Row 1: Aberdeen knot
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Aberdeen knot |
| Also listed as | not available |
| List page | List of knots |
| Section | A |
| Row type | bullet |
| Description as the list page gives it | preferred for closure of intradermal sutures |
| Linked Wikipedia article | Aberdeen knot |
| Revision id | 1342408329 |
| Revision timestamp | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z |
| Source | Wikipedia, "List of knots" |
| Source URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots |
| Licence | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Row 2: Adjustable bend
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Adjustable bend |
| Also listed as | not available |
| List page | List of knots |
| Section | A |
| Row type | bullet |
| Description as the list page gives it | can be easily lengthened or shortened |
| Linked Wikipedia article | Adjustable bend |
| Revision id | 1342408329 |
| Revision timestamp | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z |
| Source | Wikipedia, "List of knots" |
| Source URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots |
| Licence | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Row 3: Adjustable grip hitch
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Adjustable grip hitch |
| Also listed as | not available |
| List page | List of knots |
| Section | A |
| Row type | bullet |
| Description as the list page gives it | a simple hitch which may easily be shifted up and down the rope while slack |
| Linked Wikipedia article | Adjustable grip hitch |
| Revision id | 1342408329 |
| Revision timestamp | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z |
| Source | Wikipedia, "List of knots" |
| Source URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots |
| Licence | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Row 4: Albright special
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Albright special |
| Also listed as | not available |
| List page | List of knots |
| Section | A |
| Row type | bullet |
| Description as the list page gives it | used to tie two different diameters of line together, for instance to tie monofilament to braid |
| Linked Wikipedia article | Albright special |
| Revision id | 1342408329 |
| Revision timestamp | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z |
| Source | Wikipedia, "List of knots" |
| Source URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots |
| Licence | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Row 5: butterfly loop
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | butterfly loop |
| Also listed as | not available |
| List page | List of knots |
| Section | A |
| Row type | bullet |
| Description as the list page gives it | a static loop mostly used by mountain climbers and rappellers for securing a carabiner to static rope |
| Linked Wikipedia article | Butterfly Loop |
| Revision id | 1342408329 |
| Revision timestamp | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z |
| Source | Wikipedia, "List of knots" |
| Source URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots |
| Licence | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Row 6: Alternate ring hitching
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Alternate ring hitching |
| Also listed as | not available |
| List page | List of knots |
| Section | A |
| Row type | bullet |
| Description as the list page gives it | covering a ring in hitching can prevent damage |
| Linked Wikipedia article | Alternate ring hitching |
| Revision id | 1342408329 |
| Revision timestamp | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z |
| Source | Wikipedia, "List of knots" |
| Source URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots |
| Licence | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Row 7: Anchor bend
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Anchor bend |
| Also listed as | not available |
| List page | List of knots |
| Section | A |
| Row type | bullet |
| Description as the list page gives it | attaching a rope to a ring or similar termination |
| Linked Wikipedia article | Anchor bend |
| Revision id | 1342408329 |
| Revision timestamp | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z |
| Source | Wikipedia, "List of knots" |
| Source URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots |
| Licence | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Row 8: Angler's loop
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Angler's loop |
| Also listed as | not available |
| List page | List of knots |
| Section | A |
| Row type | bullet |
| Description as the list page gives it | knot which forms a fixed loop. Useful for fine or slippery line, it is one of the few loop knots which holds well in bungee cord |
| Linked Wikipedia article | Angler's loop |
| Revision id | 1342408329 |
| Revision timestamp | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z |
| Source | Wikipedia, "List of knots" |
| Source URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots |
| Licence | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Row 9: Arbor knot
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Arbor knot |
| Also listed as | not available |
| List page | List of knots |
| Section | A |
| Row type | bullet |
| Description as the list page gives it | attach fishing line to the arbor of a fishing reel |
| Linked Wikipedia article | Arbor knot |
| Revision id | 1342408329 |
| Revision timestamp | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z |
| Source | Wikipedia, "List of knots" |
| Source URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots |
| Licence | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Row 10: Artillery loop
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Artillery loop |
| Also listed as | not available |
| List page | List of knots |
| Section | A |
| Row type | bullet |
| Description as the list page gives it | a knot with a loop on the bight for non-critical purposes |
| Linked Wikipedia article | Artillery loop |
| Revision id | 1342408329 |
| Revision timestamp | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z |
| Source | Wikipedia, "List of knots" |
| Source URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots |
| Licence | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Row 11: Ashley's bend
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Ashley's bend |
| Also listed as | not available |
| List page | List of knots |
| Section | A |
| Row type | bullet |
| Description as the list page gives it | used to securely join the ends of two ropes together |
| Linked Wikipedia article | Ashley's bend |
| Revision id | 1342408329 |
| Revision timestamp | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z |
| Source | Wikipedia, "List of knots" |
| Source URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots |
| Licence | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Row 12: Ashley's stopper knot
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Ashley's stopper knot |
| Also listed as | not available |
| List page | List of knots |
| Section | A |
| Row type | bullet |
| Description as the list page gives it | trefoil-faced stopper at the end of the rope |
| Linked Wikipedia article | Ashley's stopper knot |
| Revision id | 1342408329 |
| Revision timestamp | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z |
| Source | Wikipedia, "List of knots" |
| Source URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots |
| Licence | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Row 13: Axle hitch
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Axle hitch |
| Also listed as | not available |
| List page | List of knots |
| Section | A |
| Row type | bullet |
| Description as the list page gives it | used to tie a hitch in a hard-to-reach place |
| Linked Wikipedia article | Axle hitch |
| Revision id | 1342408329 |
| Revision timestamp | 2026-03-08T20:23:04Z |
| Source | Wikipedia, "List of knots" |
| Source URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_knots |
| Licence | CC BY-SA 4.0 |