First Known Use: 13th century
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bowline
noun bow·line \ˈbō-lən, -ˌlīn\
Definition of BOWLINE
1
: a rope used to keep the weather edge of a square sail taut forward
2
: a knot used to form a loop that neither slips nor jams — see knot illustration
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Origin of BOWLINE
Middle English boweline, probably from bowe bow + line
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BOWLINE Defined for Kids
bowline
noun bow·line \ˈbō-lən\
Definition of BOWLINE for Kids
: a knot used for making a loop that will not slip
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