Phrase guide

waterman's knot

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fisherman's knot, fisherman's loop, English knot, Englishman's knot, water knot

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From waterman + -'s + knot.