WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

Sheepshank

Noun:

A sheepshank is a type of knot used in boating and camping to temporarily shorten a rope or to take up slack in a line.

Example Sentence:

He quickly tied a sheepshank in the rope to secure the boat to the dock.

Verb:

To sheepshank means to tie a sheepshank knot.

Example Sentence:

She demonstrated how to sheepshank the rope to the students during the camping trip.

Related Products:

Sailing Knots Book

Camping Rope