stopper knot

/ˌstɑpər nɑt/
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Definitions of stopper knot
  1. noun
    a knot that prevents a rope from passing through a hole
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    types:
    Matthew Walker, Matthew Walker knot
    a kind of stopper knot
    type of:
    knot
    any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object
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