Lamp Cord Knot Tying Instructions

Vocabulary flashcards detailing key terminology, measurements, and procedural steps for tying a knot using ordinary twisted lamp cord.

Ordinary twisted lamp cord

The starting material taken to perform the wire knotting procedure.

Initial holding position

Holding the wire vertically with the left hand, between the thumb and first finger, exactly $6\text{ in.}$ from the end.

Formation of the V

The step achieved by untwisting the loose ends of the lamp cord.

Clockwise loop

A loop created with the right-hand loose end brought across in front of the main strand, measuring about $1\text{ in.}$ in diameter.

Stub protrusion

The portion of the wire that extends about $1\frac{1}{2}\text{ in.}$ to the left of the main strand when forming the clockwise loop.

Counter-clockwise loop

A loop created by pulling the other loose end toward you, passing it underneath the stub, and behind the main strand.

Threading the right-hand loop

The action of passing the loose end through the right-hand loop, specifically from back to front.

Shaping the knot

Molding and adjusting the knot between the thumb and first finger of the left hand while it is pulled taut.