carrick bend
/ˈkarɪk bɛnd
/noun
A kind of knot used to join ropes end to end, especially so that they can go round a capstan without jamming.The double carrick bend is used for joining 2 very thick ropes at the end, usually used by towboats to tow large cargo ships....
- Probably, the most famous knot used in English heraldry is what is referred to today as the carrick bend.
- The carrick bend, alas, is also known as the sailor's knot, which is not fair.
Origin
Early 19th century: from bend2: carrick perhaps an alteration of carrack.