bowline

English

Etymology

Earlier Middle English bouline, bawelyne.

Noun

bowline

bowline (plural bowlines)

  1. (nautical) a knot tied so as to produce an eye or loop in the end of a rope; it will not slip or jam
  • bowline bridle
  • running bowline
  • on a bowline

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