English Explanatory Dictionary

waterman's knot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A loop knot made in the bight, and favored by fishermen as quick and secure.

Word forms

waterman's knot waterman's knots

Etymology

From waterman + -'s + knot.

Synonyms

fisherman's knot fisherman's loop English knot Englishman's knot water knot
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