fisherman's bend

fish·er·man's bend

(fĭsh′ər-mənz)n. A knot used to secure the end of a line to a ring or spar, made by two turns with the end passed back under both.

fisherman's bend

n (Knots) a knot used to fasten a rope to an anchor, ring, or spar

fish′erman's bend′

n. a knot used to secure a rope around a spar or to an anchor, bucket, or ring. [1855–60]

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fisherman's bend - a knot for tying a line to a spar or ringknot - any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object