oysterman's stopper

English

Etymology

One of many knots invented by Clifford Warren Ashley who named this knot as it was similar to a knot used by oyster fishermen.

Noun

oysterman 's stopper (plural oysterman's stoppers)

A type of knot used to provide a symmetrical stop at the end of a rope to prevent it from pulling through an eyelet or other fixed opening.

Synonyms

(knot): Ashley's stopper knot

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