Phrase guide

stopper knot

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A knot placed in a rope either to prevent the end from fraying, or to prevent it from passing through a hole.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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2

noun

Meaning 2

a knot that prevents a rope from passing through a hole

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: knot

Narrower terms: Matthew Walker, Matthew Walker knot

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: nœud d'arrêt — knot to prevent a rope passing through a hole
  • Italian: gassa — knot to prevent a rope passing through a hole