bowline
C1 · Advanced★☆☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a type of knot that makes a loop that does not slip tight.
When to Use
⚙️Technical✈️Travel English
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“Can you teach me how to tie a bowline knot?”
“Sailors use a bowline to secure the boat to the dock.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A knot tied so as to produce an eye or loop in the end of a rope; it will not slip or jam