fisherman's knot

English

Sense #1: bend used to join two ropes.

Noun

fisherman's knot (plural fisherman's knots)

1. a type of bend that is a popular double overhand knot used to join two lines or ropes of equal thickness.
2. a loop knot made in the bight. Favoured by fishermen as quick and secure. Also known as fisherman's loop, English knot, Englishman's knot, water knot, waterman's knot.

Translations

bend used to join two ropes

• Danish: fiskerknob n

loop knot

References

• The Ashley Book of Knots →ISBN -- Knot 1143