barrel knot

English

Noun

barrel knot (plural barrel knots)

  1. A type of bend knot used to join nylon lines and cords, for its ability to maintain line strength and its non-slip quality. Also known as the blood knot.

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References

• The Ashley Book of Knots →ISBN -- Knot 1413

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