bowline
🇺🇸
/ˈbaʊlaɪn/
🇬🇧
/ˈbaʊlaɪn/
noun
R
A rope that connects the front of a boat to the sail.
The sailor checked the bowline to ensure it was securely fastened.
R
A knot that creates a strong loop at the end of a rope.
The climber tied a bowline knot to secure the rope to his harness.
translation
A rope that connects the front of a boat to the sail.; A knot that creates a strong loop at the end of a rope.
Word Forms
Plural
bowlines