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Type Of Knot Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is BOWLINE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: BOWLINE

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We think the answer is "BOWLINE" which means:

    noun
  • • A loop knot that neither slips nor jams

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He tied a bowline around the tree to secure the boat."
  • • "The sailor used a bowline to fasten the rope to the mast."

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The Guardian Quick04 Nov 2023 Down 5
The Guardian Quick28 Aug 2003 Down 10
New York Times02 Jul 1983 Down 39
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