English Explanatory Dictionary

bowline

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rope fastened near the middle of the leech or perpendicular edge of the square sails.
  2. A knot tied so as to produce an eye or loop in the end of a rope that will not slip or jam.

Pronunciation

/ˈbəʊlɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bowline.wav /ˈboʊlɪn/

Word forms

bowline bowlines

Etymology

From Middle English bouline, bawelyne.

Derived words

bowline bridle bowlined on a bowline running bowline
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