= Stevedore knot (mathematics)
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In mathematics, particularly in the field of knot theory, a **stevedore knot** refers to a specific type of knot that is categorized as a nontrivial knot. Knot theory is a branch of topology that studies mathematical knots, which are embeddings of a circle in three-dimensional space, essentially investigating their properties and classifications. The stevedore knot is typically recognized for its distinct shape and characteristics, separating it from trivial knots (which can be untangled without cutting the string).
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