Wiktionary

waterman's knot

English edit

Etymology edit

waterman +‎ -'s +‎ knot

Noun edit

waterman's knot (plural waterman's knots)

  1. A loop knot made in the bight. Favoured by fishermen as quick and secure. Also known as fisherman's knot, fisherman's loop, English knot, Englishman's knot, water knot.

References edit

• The Ashley Book of Knots →ISBN -- Knot 1414

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