"oysterman's stopper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: oysterman's stoppers [plural]
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. Head templates: {{en-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. Categories (topical): Knots Synonyms (knot): Ashley's stopper knot

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