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fisherman's knot

British  

noun

  1. a knot for joining two ropes of equal thickness consisting of an overhand knot or double overhand knot by each rope round the other, so that the two knots jam when pulled tight

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An improved variation of the fisherman's knot, the tuna knot is a hook-to-line connection perfect for situations where a lighter mono leader is required to fool skittish fish.

From Time Magazine Archive

The fisherman's knot is used by fishermen to tie silkworm gut together.

From On the Trail An Outdoor Book for Girls by Beard, Lina

Somewhat similar to the fisherman's knot but in this case only one rope is used.

From How Girls Can Help Their Country by Low, Juliette Gordon

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