butterfly knot

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Definitions of butterfly knot words

noun butterfly knot a particularly resistant knot which resembles a butterfly and can take loads on both ends, as well as on the loop 3
noun butterfly knot A type of knot used to provide an anchor point on a long line. Much used by mountaineers. Also known as the Alpine butterfly knot. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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