fisherman's loop
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From fisherman + -'s + loop.
Noun
[edit]fisherman's loop (plural fisherman's loops)
- A loop knot made in the bight and favored by fishermen as quick and secure.
- Synonyms: fisherman's knot, English knot, Englishman's knot, water knot, waterman's knot
References
[edit]• The Ashley Book of Knots →ISBN -- Knot 1414