noun
- a knot used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The sailor tied a bowline to secure the rope to the dock.
- A bowline knot won’t slip under load, making it very reliable.
- She learned to tie a bowline during her sailing lessons.
- The rescue team used a bowline to create a safety loop.
- The bowline is often called the ‘king of knots’ by sailors.
- He quickly tied a bowline around the tree branch.