bowline

English

Etymology

From Middle English bouline, bawelyne.

Pronunciation

Noun

bowline (plural bowlines)

  1. (nautical) A rope fastened near the middle of the leech or perpendicular edge of the square sails.
  2. (nautical) A knot tied so as to produce an eye or loop in the end of a rope that will not slip or jam.

Derived terms

  • bowline bridle
  • bowlined
  • on a bowline
  • running bowline

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