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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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It is better not to link to outside sources as they can disappear. Linking within SE would be safe(r).

Bowline Knot
[Example for displaying translations]
Deustch (German) - Palstek

Bowline Knot

Double Overhand Knot

Double Overhand Knot

Noose (or Hangman's Knot)

Noose (or Hangman's Knot)

Slip Knot

Slip Knot

Double Fisherman's Knot

Double Fisherman's Knot

Fortified Square Knot

Fortified Square Knot

Grapevine Knot

Grapevine Knot

Clove Hitch

Clove Hitch

Prusik Knot

Prusik Knot

Chain Sennit

Chain Sennit

sources: 'What are good knots to know for camping and backpacking?'

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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:

English

Deutsch

Nederlands

Français

Italiano

한국어

Pусский

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