fisherman's knot

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English

Sense #1: bend used to join two ropes.

Noun

fisherman's knot (plural fisherman's knots)

  1. A type of bend that is a popular double overhand knot used to join two lines or ropes of equal thickness.
  2. A loop knot made in the bight, and favored by fishermen as quick and secure.
    Synonyms: fisherman's loop, English knot, Englishman's knot, water knot, waterman's knot

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References

• The Ashley Book of Knots →ISBN -- Knot 1143