Phrase guide

clove hitch

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

a bend formed by two half hitches in the same direction, used to make a line fast to a spar or to a larger rope; it will not slip

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a knot used to fasten a line temporarily to a post or spar

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: knot

History

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Across languages

Translations

14 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: ballestrinca — type of knot
  • Catalan: nus de pardal — type of knot
  • Danish: dobbelt halvstik — type of knot
  • Dutch: mastworp — type of knot
  • Finnish: siansorkka — type of knot
  • French: nœud de cabestan — type of knot
  • French: nœud de batelier — type of knot
  • German: Mastwurf — type of knot
  • Ingrian: siansorkka — type of knot
  • Māori: tapuaka — type of knot
  • Māori: heretaniwha — type of knot
  • Polish: wyblinka — type of knot
  • Spanish: ballestrinque — type of knot
  • Swedish: dubbelt halvslag — type of knot