Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A knot used to join two lines, made by securing either end to the opposite standing part by an overhand knot.
- noun A clinch knot.
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- noun a type of
bend that is a popular doubleoverhand knot used to join two lines or ropes of equal thickness.
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- noun a knot for tying the ends of two lines together
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reesetee commented on the word fisherman's knot
Also called true lovers knot.
January 9, 2008