oysterman's stopper
an oysterman's stopper knot
Meaning
Noun
- A type of knot used to provide a symmetrical stop at the end of a rope to prevent it from pulling through an eyelet or other fixed opening.
Related
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Origin
- One of many knots invented by Clifford Warren Ashley who named this knot as it was similar to a knot used by oyster fishermen.
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