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carrick bend

Pronunciation: /ˈkarɪk bɛnd/

Definition of carrick bend

noun

  • a kind of knot used to join ropes end to end, especially so that they can go round a capstan without jamming.

Origin:

early 19th century: from bend2: carrick perhaps an alteration of carrack

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Definition of carrick bend in the US English dictionary