fire-escape knot
fire-escape knot · fire-escape knots
A series of evenly spaced overhand knots in a rope, which make it more secure for…A series of evenly spaced overhand knots in a rope, which make it more secure for climbing or descending. Often used for fire escapes and jib boom foot ropes on rigged sail ships. Also known as the Philadelphia knot.
Meaning
1 sensesA series of evenly spaced overhand knots in a rope, which make it more secure for climbing or descending. Often used for fire escapes and jib boom foot ropes on rigged sail ships. Also known as the Philadelphia knot.
Forms
plural: fire-escape knots| Singular | fire-escape knot |
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| Plural | fire-escape knots |
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