"English knot" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: English knots [plural]
Rhymes: -ɒt Head templates: {{en-noun}} English knot (plural English 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, Englishman's knot, water knot, waterman's knot. Categories (topical): Knots

Inflected forms

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