sheepshank

IPA: ʃˈipʃænk

noun

  • (nautical) A type of knot which is useful for shortening a rope or taking up slack without cutting it.

verb

  • (transitive) To shorten (a rope) using a sheepshank knot.
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Examples of "sheepshank" in Sentences

  • It is a good knot with which to commence a slightly fancy sheepshank.

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