fisherman's knot

English

Sense #1: bend used to join two ropes.

Noun

fisherman's knot (plural fisherman's knots)

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

   Synonyms: fisherman's loop, English knot, Englishman's knot, water knot, waterman's knot

Translations

bend used to join two ropes

• Danish: fiskerknob n

loop knot

References

• The Ashley Book of Knots →ISBN -- Knot 1143