Bowline
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈbəʊlɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bowline is a noun meaning (nautical) A rope fastened near the middle of the leech or perpendicular edge of the square sails.
Meaning
(nautical) A rope fastened near the middle of the leech or perpendicular edge of the square sails.
More Meanings
- (nautical) A knot tied so as to produce an eye or loop in the end of a rope that will not slip or jam.
Word Forms
- bowlines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include taut, bolin, buntline, leeboard, leefang, latching.
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