waterman's knot
waterman's knot · waterman's knots
A loop knot made in the bight, and favored by fishermen as quick and secureA loop knot made in the bight, and favored by fishermen as quick and secure.
Meaning
1 sensesA loop knot made in the bight, and favored by fishermen as quick and secure.
Origin
From waterman + -'s + knot.From waterman + -'s + knot.
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Forms
plural: waterman's knots| Singular | waterman's knot |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsSee also
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