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 overhand knot overhand knot /ˈəʊvəˌhænd ˈnɒt/

noun

  1. A simple small knot (often used as part of other knots)  ( overhand knot )
    a simple small knot (often used as part of other knots)
     He tied an overhand knot to secure the rope.
    He tied an overhand knot to secure the rope.


 isomorphism isomorphism /ˌaɪsəˈmɔrfɪzəm/

noun

  1. (biology) similarity or identity of form or shape or structure  ( isomorphism , isomorphy )
    (biology) similarity or identity of form or shape or structure


 spine spine /ˈspaɪn/

noun

  1. () The series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord  ( back , backbone , rachis , spinal column , spine , vertebral column )
    the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
     The fall broke his back
    the fall broke his back
  2. A sharp rigid animal process or appendage; as a porcupine quill or a ridge on a bone or a ray of a fish fin  ( spine )
    a sharp rigid animal process or appendage; as a porcupine quill or a ridge on a bone or a ray of a fish fin
  3. The part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved  ( backbone , spine )
    the part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved
     The title and author were printed on the spine of the book
    the title and author were printed on the spine of the book
  4. A small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf  ( pricker , prickle , spikelet , spine , sticker , thorn )
    a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
  5. Any sharply pointed projection  ( acantha , spine , spur )
    any sharply pointed projection


 control board control board /kənˈtroʊl bɔːrd/

noun

  1. Electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices  ( board , control board , control panel , instrument panel , panel )
    electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
     He checked the instrument panel
    he checked the instrument panel
     Suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree
    suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree