Matthew Walker
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of stopper knot: "Matthew Walker" refers to a specific decorative and functional knot used to prevent the end of a rope from passing through a hole or to serve as a handhold. It is known for its symmetry and cylindrical shape.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The sailor tied a Matthew Walker at the end of the line to keep it from fraying.
- For the decorative lanyard, he finished it with a perfect Matthew Walker knot.
Advanced Usage
- "to tie a Matthew Walker": the specific action of forming this knot.
- Learning to tie a Matthew Walker is a classic skill in maritime knotwork.
Variants and Related Words
- Stopper knot (n): a general term for knots tied to stop a rope from slipping.
- The figure-eight knot is another common stopper knot.
Synonyms
- Stopper knot: a knot that creates a bulge to stop a rope.
- Decorative knot: a knot tied for ornamental purposes, which can describe the Matthew Walker's function.
Related Phrases
- Tie off: to secure a rope with a knot, which can involve using a stopper knot like the Matthew Walker.
- Remember to tie off the halyard with a secure knot.
Noun
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a kind of stopper knot
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