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English knot

noun

A loop knot made in the bight, favored by fishermen as quick and secure.

Similar

fisherman's knot fisherman's loop Englishman's knot water knot waterman's knot

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Meanings

nounEnglish knot (plural English knots)

plural English knots

A loop knot made in the bight, favored by fishermen as quick and secure.
Synonyms: fisherman's knot, fisherman's loop, Englishman's knot, water knot, waterman's knot

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA loop knot made in the bight, favored by fishermen as quick and secure.

Similar

fisherman's knot fisherman's loop Englishman's knot water knot waterman's knot

Also see

englishman's knot fisherman's knot fisherman's loop waterman's knot

Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with English knot

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Cite this entry

APA

English knot. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/English%20knot

MLA

“English knot.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/English%20knot. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “English knot,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/English%20knot.

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