Definition

Noun: A fisherman's knot is a specific type of knot used to securely join the ends of two ropes or fishing lines together. It is formed by tying two overhand knots, each around the standing part of the other line. It is valued for its reliability and relative ease of untying after being under load.

Usage

The term is used to refer to the knot itself, its method of tying, or its application in contexts requiring a secure connection between two lines. - It is a standard knot in sailing, climbing, and especially fishing. - It describes a completed connection: "The connection was made with a fisherman's knot."

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Advanced Usage

• Technical Context: In knot-tying terminology, the fisherman's knot is the foundation for more complex knots like the double fisherman's knot (or grapevine knot), which provides greater security by adding extra turns.
• Comparative Strength: It is often discussed in comparison to other bending knots (knots that join two lines), such as the sheet bend or the carrick bend.

Variants and Related Words

• Double fisherman's knot (n): A more secure variation of the fisherman's knot where each overhand knot is doubled (tied with two turns).
• Fisherman's bend (n): An older, sometimes synonymous term, though it can also refer to a different knot (the anchor bend).
• Bend (n): In knotting, a general term for any knot that joins two rope ends. The fisherman's knot is a type of bend.

Synonyms

• Angler's knot: A direct synonym.
• True lover's knot: A less common, alternative name.

Related Phrases

• To tie a fisherman's knot: The action of creating this specific knot.
  • You need to learn how to tie a fisherman's knot for this climbing course.
• To secure with a fisherman's knot: Describes the purpose of using the knot.
  • The bundles were secured with a fisherman's knot.

Noun

1. a knot for tying the ends of two lines together