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noun
A type of bend that is a popular double overhand knot used to join two lines or ropes of equal thickness.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A loop knot made in the bight, and favored by fishermen as quick and secure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: fisherman's loop, English knot, Englishman's knot, water knot, waterman's knot
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noun
a knot for tying the ends of two lines together
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: true lover's knot, truelove knot
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: knot
History
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