Ashley's stopper knot
A type of knot used to provide a symmetrical stop at the end of a rope to prevent it…A type of knot used to provide a symmetrical stop at the end of a rope to prevent it from pulling through an eyelet or other fixed opening. Also known as the oysterman's stopper.
Meaning
1 sensesA type of knot used to provide a symmetrical stop at the end of a rope to prevent it from pulling through an eyelet or other fixed opening. Also known as the oysterman's stopper.
Origin
* One of many knots invented by Clifford Warren Ashley* One of many knots invented by Clifford Warren Ashley
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Forms
plural: Ashley's stopper knots| Singular | Ashley's stopper knot |
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See also
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