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noun • a knot used to fasten a line temporarily to a post or spar | ||||||||
| 35% | 6 | A dainty apron; a maker of tacks for temporarily fastening cloth; either of a pair of lappets of a lady’s white linen indoor cap; or, the cloth hat itself | ||||||
noun • a woman's cap with two long flaps pinned on | ||||||||
| 33% | 4 | A knot tied by sailors to secure a line to a post or rail | ||||||
noun • uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle • (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Taurus • the second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20 • a large and strong and heavyset man • Obscene word for unacceptable behavior • a serious and ludicrous blunder • uncomplimentary terms for a policeman • an investor with an optimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale later • the center of a target • a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla) • mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'; e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle verb • push or force • try to raise the price of stocks through speculative buying • speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths • advance in price | ||||||||
Knot For Fastening A Line Temporarily To A Post Crossword Clue
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CLOVEHITCH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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CLOVEHITCH
Updated: October 13, 2023
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | A dainty apron; a maker of tacks for temporarily fastening cloth; either of a pair of lappets of a lady’s white linen indoor cap; or, the cloth hat itself
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
11 Mar 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 11 Mar 2023 |
2 | A fastening such as a bow, dressing-gown cord, four-in-hand, knot, ribbon, shoelace or string; an obligation; a bond; equality in score, aka a draw; or, a slur connecting two musical notes
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
11 Feb 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 11 Feb 2023 |
3 | First in line? Last in line? First in line? In short, the end of the line
The Guardian Cryptic -
27 Nov 2014 | The Guardian Cryptic / 27 Nov 2014 |
4 | Knot used to shorten a line temporarily | |
5 | Knot used to shorten a rope temporarily
The Guardian Quick -
29 Aug 2013 | The Guardian Quick / 29 Aug 2013 |
6 | Post for fastening towlines
New York Times -
22 Mar 1978 | New York Times / 22 Mar 1978 |
7 | Used for fastening a line to a post or ring |
