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barrel knot

 

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Noun barrel knot has 1 sense
  1. barrel knot, blood knot - a knot used for tying fishing leaders together; the ends of the two leaders are wrapped around each other two or three times
    --1 is a kind of knot

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Barrel Knot

A barrel knot is a type of knot that is used to secure two ropes together. It is characterized by its cylindrical shape, hence the name "barrel" knot. The knot is commonly used in sailing, fishing, and camping activities.

Examples

  1. He tied a barrel knot to secure the two ropes together.
  2. The fisherman used a barrel knot to attach the fishing line to the hook.
  3. Before going camping, she practiced tying a barrel knot to make sure her tent would be secured.

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