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/terrl/, Angling.a special kind of knot for tying a leader, esp. of gut, to an eyed hook or fly.[after W. G. Turle, 19th-century English angler]
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Turle knot — Knot details name= Turle knot names= Major Turle s Knot type= hitch strength= origin= related= releasing= uses= Fishing caveat= abok number= A turle knot is a knot used while fishing for tying a hook or fly to a leader. It is named after William… … Wikipedia
turle knot — ˈtərl noun Etymology: after Major W. G. Turle, 19th century English fisherman : a knot made with a variety of slip noose and used in angling to tie a gut or nylon leader to a hook or fly called also turtle knot * * * /terrl/, Angling. a special… … Useful english dictionary
turle knot — a knot used by anglers to tie a hook to a light leader. Various websites have animated steps showing how to tie this knot … Dictionary of ichthyology
turtle knot — noun : turle knot … Useful english dictionary
List of knots — This list of knots includes many alternate names for common knots. Knot names have evolved over time and there are many conflicting or confusing naming issues. The overhand knot, for example, is also known as the thumb knot. The figure of eight… … Wikipedia
connection — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Physical link Nouns 1. connection, bond, tie, link, concatenation; connective, interconnection; daisy chain; nexus, neck, isthmus; nape; bridge, tunnel, causeway, viaduct, etc. See contact, junction. 2.… … English dictionary for students
