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BOWLINE

\bˈə͡ʊla͡ɪn], \bˈə‍ʊla‍ɪn], \b_ˈəʊ_l_aɪ_n]\

Definitions of BOWLINE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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a loop knot that neither slips not jams

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a loop knot that neither slips not jams

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

n. A rope used to keep the weather edge of the sail tight forward, when the ship is close-hauled.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

A rope fastened to the middle part of the outside of a sail.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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