oysterman's stopper

English

an oysterman's stopper knot

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.

Noun

oysterman's stopper (plural oysterman's stoppers)

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.

Synonyms

• (knot): Ashley's stopper knot