Definition of carrick bend in English:

carrick bend

nounˈkarɪk bɛndˌkarik ˈbend

A kind of knot used to join ropes, especially hawsers, end to end, especially so that they can go round a capstan without jamming.
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Example sentencesExamples
- Probably, the most famous knot used in English heraldry is what is referred to today as the carrick bend.
- The double carrick bend is used for joining 2 very thick ropes at the end, usually used by towboats to tow large cargo ships.
- The carrick bend, alas, is also known as the sailor's knot, which is not fair.

Origin

Early 19th century: from bend²: carrick perhaps an alteration of carrack.

Definition of carrick bend in US English:

carrick bend

nounˌkarik ˈbend

A kind of knot used to join ropes, especially hawsers, end to end, especially so that they can go around a capstan without jamming.
单花大绳接结
Example sentencesExamples
- The double carrick bend is used for joining 2 very thick ropes at the end, usually used by towboats to tow large cargo ships.
- Probably, the most famous knot used in English heraldry is what is referred to today as the carrick bend.
- The carrick bend, alas, is also known as the sailor's knot, which is not fair.

Origin

Early 19th century: from bend: carrick perhaps an alteration of carrack.

单词	carrick bend
释义	Definition of carrick bend in English: carrick bend nounˈkarɪk bɛndˌkarik ˈbend A kind of knot used to join ropes, especially hawsers, end to end, especially so that they can go round a capstan without jamming. 单花大绳接结 Example sentencesExamples Probably, the most famous knot used in English heraldry is what is referred to today as the carrick bend. The double carrick bend is used for joining 2 very thick ropes at the end, usually used by towboats to tow large cargo ships. The carrick bend, alas, is also known as the sailor's knot, which is not fair. Origin Early 19th century: from bend²: carrick perhaps an alteration of carrack. Definition of carrick bend in US English: carrick bend nounˌkarik ˈbend A kind of knot used to join ropes, especially hawsers, end to end, especially so that they can go around a capstan without jamming. 单花大绳接结 Example sentencesExamples The double carrick bend is used for joining 2 very thick ropes at the end, usually used by towboats to tow large cargo ships. Probably, the most famous knot used in English heraldry is what is referred to today as the carrick bend. The carrick bend, alas, is also known as the sailor's knot, which is not fair. Origin Early 19th century: from bend: carrick perhaps an alteration of carrack.
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