stevedore's knot

stevedore's knot

ste·ve·dore's knot

(stē′vĭ-dôrz′) also stevedore knotn. Nautical A knot tied in the end of a line to prevent it from unreeving.

stevedore's knot

n (Knots) a knot forming a lump in a line, used by stevedores to secure ropes passing through holes

ste′vedore's knot`

n. a knot that forms a lump in a line to prevent it from passing through a hole or grommet. [1860–65]