English knot

English

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɒt

Noun

English knot (plural English knots)

  1. A loop knot made in the bight, favored by fishermen as quick and secure.
    Synonyms: fisherman's knot, fisherman's loop, Englishman's knot, water knot, waterman's knot

References

• The Ashley Book of Knots →ISBN -- Knot 1414

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