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English
Etymology
From waterman + -'s + knot.
Noun
waterman's knot (plural waterman's knots)
- A loop knot made in the bight, and favored by fishermen as quick and secure.
- Synonyms: fisherman's knot, fisherman's loop, English knot, Englishman's knot, water knot
References
• The Ashley Book of Knots →ISBN -- Knot 1414