Matthew Walker knot

noun
Mat·​thew Walk·​er knot | \ ¦math(ˌ)(y)üˈwȯk‧ə(r)-\
variants: or Matthew Walker

Definition of Matthew Walker knot

: a stopper knot made by sticking the end of each strand of a rope up through the bights of the next two strands

First Known Use of Matthew Walker knot

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Matthew Walker knot

probably from the name Matthew Walker

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