Here is a brief explanation of the few knot terms used in Knot Knowledge:
bend - a knot used for joining two ends together
bight - a semi-circle of rope where the rope does not cross itself; also the part of the rope between the standing part and the end that can be used in tying the knot
dress - to remove slack in the knot by drawing up the knot neatly; to make sure the knot is tied correctly, that all parts are where they should be
end - the end of the rope
friction hitch - a knot tied directly to the standing part, another rope, or a cylindrical object that is adjustable (can be slid) when the knot itself is grabbed and moved, but otherwise stays put (from friction) when the load is on the standing part
hitch - a knot that attaches a rope directly to an object
loop - a circle of rope in which the rope crosses itself
set - to fully tighten a knot by pulling on all parts
slip - to use a bight of rope instead of the end when finishing tying a knot; used to make untying a knot easier
standing part - the part of the rope not used in the knot itself
stopper knot - a bulky knot that is used to prevent the rope from pulling through a hole or pulley