Matthew Walker

American  

noun

1. a knot formed on the end of a rope by partly unlaying the strands and tying them in a certain way.

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Matthew Walker British  

/ ˈwɔːkə /

noun

1. a knot made at the end of a rope by unlaying the strands and passing them up through the loops formed in the next two strands

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Etymology

Origin of Matthew Walker

First recorded in 1855–60; after the presumed inventor of the knot

Example Sentences

The milestone could attract previously wary investors, said Matthew Walker, managing director of food and agriculture at S2G Ventures, which is invested in cultivated meat companies Believer Meats and OMeat.

From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2023

Consultant neurologist Prof Matthew Walker told jurors Miss Pope's seizures were so severe that she was being considered for brain surgery.

From BBC • May 3, 2022

Dr. Rhoden, along with Matthew Walker of the Planetary Science Institute, headquartered in Tucson, Ariz., devised a computer simulation to explore the tidal forces of Saturn and Mimas.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2022

“Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams,” by Matthew Walker: Like most of us, Gates wonders about what counts as a good night’s sleep — and how you make one happen.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 10, 2019

A Double Matthew Walker will be easily learnt if you notice the difference between a single Matthew Walker and a Wall Knot.

From Knots, Bends, Splices With tables of strengths of ropes, etc. and wire rigging by Jutsum, J. Netherclift