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bowline

bow·line

UK/ˈbəʊlɪn/ US/ˈboʊlɪn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a loop knot that neither slips not jams

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Origin

From Middle English bouline, bawelyne.

Phrases

  • bowline bridle
  • on a bowline
  • running bowline

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