zeppelin bend
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
English[edit]
zeppelin bend on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Etymology[edit]
From the erroneous belief that this knot was used by the Germans to secure Zeppelins to the ground moorings.
Noun[edit]
zeppelin bend (plural zeppelin bends)
- 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.