Englishman's knot

English

Noun

Englishman's knot (plural Englishman's knots)

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

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