| 释义 |
timber hitch
noun
1. : a knot that is made by passing the end of a line around an object and twisting it back on itself, is used to secure a line (as to a log or spar), and is often supplemented by a half hitch to aid in towing and lifting
2. : a knot resembling a timber hitch that is used to form the lower loop of an adjustable bowstring — called also bowyer's knot |