Matthew Walker knot

noun

Mat·​thew Walk·​er knot

¦math(ˌ)(y)üˈwȯk‧ə(r)-

variants or Matthew Walker

: a stopper knot made by sticking the end of each strand of a rope up through the bights of the next two strands

Word History

Etymology

probably from the name Matthew Walker

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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