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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
First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with BOWLINE

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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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