fisherman's knot

fisherman's knot

1. A knot used to join two lines, made by securing either end to the opposite standing part by an overhand knot.

2. A clinch knot.

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fisherman's knot

(Knots) a knot for joining two ropes of equal thickness consisting of an overhand knot or double overhand knot by each rope round the other, so that the two knots jam when pulled tight

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fisherman's knot - a knot for tying the ends of two lines together

truelove knot, true lover's knot

knot - any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object

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We previously suggested a simple method to restore a fractured 10-0 polypropylene suture using a single fisherman's knot (SFK) [4].

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Manufacturers are taking nautical-themed products a step beyond color by incorporating cable knits, ropes and fisherman's knot embellishments.

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In our study Fisherman's knot with multiple-half-hitch was given.

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Colonel Williams took me fishing on the old South Causeway Bridge and taught me and Max King how to tie a fisherman's knot.

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