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Synonyms of fisherman's knot

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Another word for fisherman's knot is fisherman's loop. Other synonyms of fisherman's knot are English knot, Englishman's knot, water knot and waterman's knot.

Synonyms and similar words for fisherman's knot

nounA loop knot made in the bight, and favored by fishermen as quick and secure.

  • fisherman's loopA loop knot made in the bight and favored by fishermen as quick and secure.
  • English knotA loop knot made in the bight, favored by fishermen as quick and secure.
  • Englishman's knotA loop knot made in the bight, favoured by fishermen as quick and secure.
  • water knotSynonym of fisherman's knot.
  • waterman's knotA loop knot made in the bight, and favored by fishermen as quick and secure.

Meaning of fisherman's knot

  1. noun A type of bend that is a popular double overhand knot used to join two lines or ropes of equal thickness.
  2. noun A loop knot made in the bight, and favored by fishermen as quick and secure.

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Questions about synonyms of fisherman's knot

What is another word for fisherman's knot?
Fisherman's knot has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fisherman's loop, English knot, Englishman's knot, water knot and waterman's knot.
What does fisherman's knot mean?
Fisherman's knot means a type of bend that is a popular double overhand knot used to join two lines or ropes of equal thickness.

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