Blackwall hitch — [blak′wôl΄] n. a kind of knot: see KNOT1 … English World dictionary
Blackwall hitch — noun a simple hitch used for temporarily attaching a line to a hook • Hypernyms: ↑hitch * * * ˈblak.ˌwȯl noun Usage: usually capitalized B Etymology: from Blackwall, shipyard in Poplar district, London, England : a hitch used for temporarily… … Useful english dictionary
Blackwall hitch — Black′wall hitch [[t]ˈblækˌwɔl[/t]] n. tex a hitch made with a rope over a hook so that it holds fast when pulled but is loose otherwise • Etymology: 1860–65; after Blackwall, a London shipyard … From formal English to slang
Blackwall hitch — noun Etymology: Blackwall, shipyard in London, England Date: circa 1862 a hitch knot for securing a rope to a hook see knot illustration … New Collegiate Dictionary
Blackwall hitch — /blak wawl / a hitch made with a rope over a hook so that it holds fast when pulled but is loose otherwise. See illus. under knot. [1860 65; named after Blackwall, a London shipyard] * * * … Universalium
double Blackwall hitch — n. a kind of knot: see KNOT1 * * * … Universalium
double Blackwall hitch — n. a kind of knot: see KNOT1 … English World dictionary
List of hitch knots — A hitch is a type of knot used for binding rope to a part of a ship or other vehicle or object. This is an alphabetical list of hitch knots.*adjustable grip hitch *alternate ring hitching *anchor bend variant *bale sling hitch *barrel hitch… … Wikipedia
double hitch — a Blackwall hitch with an extra upper loop passed around the hook. * * * … Universalium
stunner hitch — noun : a double Blackwall hitch … Useful english dictionary
