barrel knot
English
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Noun
barrel knot (plural barrel knots)
- A type of bend knot used to join nylon lines and cords, for its ability to maintain line strength and its non-slip quality. Also known as the blood knot.
References
• The Ashley Book of Knots →ISBN -- Knot 1413