Meaning & Definition of Bowline in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A knot used to secure a rope to a ring or other object, creating a fixed loop.

  Example Sentence: The sailor tied a bowline to secure the sail to the mast.

• Definition: An essential knot in sailing and climbing due to its reliability and ease of untying.

  Example Sentence: Learning how to tie a bowline is crucial for any climber.

Etymology

Origin: From Middle English 'boulleine', apparently from the term for the bow of a ship.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• tie a bowline: to tie a bowline knot.
• bowline on a bight: tying a bowline knot with a loop in the middle.

Translations

• Spanish: nudo de as de guía

• French: nœud de chaise

• German: Anschlagknoten

• Russian: бонированный узел

Related Words

• knot: A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar.

• rope: A strong, flexible material made of strands twisted together, used for various purposes.

Slang Meanings of bowline

• Meaning: None

  Example Sentence: N/A