oysterman's stopper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of knot used to provide a symmetrical stop at the end of a rope to prevent it from pulling through an eyelet or other fixed opening.

Word forms

oysterman's stopper oysterman's stoppers

Etymology

* One of many knots invented by Clifford Warren Ashley who named this knot as it was similar to a knot used by oyster fishermen.

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