zeppelin bend
zeppelin bend · zeppelin bends
A type of bend knot used to join lines and cords, for its ability to maintain line…A type of bend knot used to join lines and cords, for its ability to maintain line strength and security, along with ease of release. Also known as the Rosendahl bend.
Meaning
1 sensesA type of bend knot used to join lines and cords, for its ability to maintain line strength and security, along with ease of release. Also known as the Rosendahl bend.
Origin
From the erroneous belief that this knot was used by the Germans to secure Zeppelins to thFrom the erroneous belief that this knot was used by the Germans to secure Zeppelins to the ground moorings.
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Forms
plural: zeppelin bends| Singular | zeppelin bend |
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