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| 99% | 10 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a knot for shortening a line | ||||
| 38% | 7 | Technique used to tidy up or shorten a rope. | ||
verb • form into a cylinder by rolling | ||||
| 29% | 7 | Commonly used knot to make a loop at the end of a rope | ||
noun • a loop knot that neither slips nor jams | ||||
Knot Used To Shorten A Rope Temporarily
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SHEEPSHANK which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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SHEEPSHANK
Updated: October 13, 2023
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