Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
running-bowline
Noun
/ˈrʌnɪŋ ˈboʊlaɪn/
Definition
A type of knot that creates a fixed loop at the end of a rope but allows the other end to slide freely.
Examples
- The sailor used a running-bowline to secure the line to the cleat.
- During the rescue operation, the team utilized a running-bowline to haul up the victim safely.
- He demonstrated how to tie a running-bowline in under a minute.
Meaning
The running bowline is often used in sailing and rescue operations because it can be easily untied after use, even after it has been loaded.
Synonyms
- Bowline knot
- Slip bowline
- Loop knot
