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noun
A type of bend knot used to join the ends of lines or flat material such as tubular webbing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: ring bend, grass knot, tape knot
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Synonym of fisherman's knot.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: fisherman's knot
Antonyms: none provided
History
Uncertain, apparently water + knot. Attested from at least the 18th century.
