English Explanatory Dictionary

water knot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of bend knot used to join the ends of lines or flat material such as tubular webbing.
  2. Synonym of fisherman's knot.

Word forms

water knot water knots

Etymology

Uncertain, apparently water + knot. Attested from at least the 18th century.

Synonyms

ring bend grass knot tape knot fisherman's knot
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