"zeppelin bend" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: zeppelin bends [plural]
Etymology: From the erroneous belief that this knot was used by the Germans to secure Zeppelins to the ground moorings. Head templates: {{en-noun}} zeppelin bend (plural zeppelin bends)
  1. A type of bend knot used to join lines and cords, for its ability to maintain line strength and security, along with ease of release. Also known as the Rosendahl bend. Categories (topical): Knots
    Sense id: en-zeppelin_bend-en-noun-2DDjqFAz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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