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chain sinnet

chain sinnet noun: various types of chain knots made in a line or rope which, in its simplest form, is formed by pulling successive loops of the line through the previous loop. More complex sinnets can be produced using hitches, doubled loops and so on rather than simple loops. Used mainly to shorten the line or rope, or to make for easy storage. Also used for decorative purposes.

chain sinnet: various types of chain knots made in a line or rope which, in its simplest form, is formed by...
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Noun

chain sinnet (plural chain sinnets)

  1. Various types of chain knots made in a line or rope which, in its simplest form, is formed by pulling successive loops of the line through the previous loop. More complex sinnets can be produced using hitches, doubled loops and so on rather than simple loops. Used mainly to shorten the line or rope, or to make for easy storage. Also used for decorative purposes.

Forms of chain sinnet

pluralchain sinnets

Questions about chain sinnet

What does chain sinnet mean?
Chain sinnet means various types of chain knots made in a line or rope which, in its simplest form, is formed by pulling successive loops of the line through the previous loop. More complex sinnets can be produced using hitches, doubled loops and so on rather than simple loops. Used mainly to shorten the line or rope, or to make for easy storage. Also used for decorative purposes.
What part of speech is chain sinnet?
Chain sinnet is a noun.
What is the plural of chain sinnet?
The plural of chain sinnet is chain sinnets.

Words near chain sinnet in the dictionary

  1. chain shots
  2. chain sickle
  3. chain sickles
  4. chain silicate
  5. chain silicates
  6. chain sinnet
  7. chain sinnets
  8. chain slap
  9. chain smoke
  10. chain smoked
  11. chain smoker

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