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a knot for fastening together two strands of gut or nylon, as fishing lines or leaders. Also called blood knot.
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Universalium. 2010.
barrel knot
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barrel knot — noun a knot used for tying fishing leaders together; the ends of the two leaders are wrapped around each other two or three times • Syn: ↑blood knot • Hypernyms: ↑knot … Useful english dictionary
barrel knot — a knot used to join to pieces of line together or to join a line to a leader. Various websites have animated steps showing how to tie this knot … Dictionary of ichthyology
Barrel hitch — Knot details name=Barrel hitch names= Barrel Sling type= hitch strength= origin= related= Overhand knot, Bowline releasing= uses= caveat= abok number= #459, #2176 and #2177The Barrel Hitch or Barrel Sling , named for its use in hoisting cargo… … Wikipedia
Blood knot — Knot details name=Blood knot names= Barrel knot type= bend strength= 80% origin= related= releasing= uses= Joining monofilament nylon line caveat= abok number= A blood knot (Barrel knot) is most usefully employed for joining sections of… … Wikipedia
knot — Ⅰ. knot1 (nŏt) n. 1. a) A compact intersection of interlaced material, such as cord, ribbon, or rope. b) A fastening made by tying together lengths of material, such as rope, in a prescribed way. 2. A decorative bow of ribbon, fabric, or braid. 3 … Word Histories
blood knot — noun a knot used for tying fishing leaders together; the ends of the two leaders are wrapped around each other two or three times • Syn: ↑barrel knot • Hypernyms: ↑knot * * * noun 1. : a multiple overhand knot especially when tied in a cat o nine … Useful english dictionary
double englishman's knot — noun Usage: usually capitalized E Etymology: double (I) + englishman s knot : barrel knot b … Useful english dictionary
double fisherman's knot — noun Etymology: double (I) + fisherman s knot : barrel knot b … Useful english dictionary
blood knot — Angling. See barrel knot. [1900 05] * * * … Universalium
grapevine knot — noun : barrel knot b … Useful english dictionary
