fisherman's knot

English
Sense #1: bend used to join two ropes.

Noun

fisherman's knot (plural fisherman's knots)

  1. a type of bend that is a popular double overhand knot used to join two lines or ropes of equal thickness.
  2. a loop knot made in the bight. Favoured by fishermen as quick and secure. Also known as fisherman's loop, English knot, Englishman's knot, water knot, waterman's knot.

Translations

References

• The Ashley Book of Knots →ISBN -- Knot 1143

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