A stopper pertains to a mechanical device or knot used to keep a rope from running.
Ref: 122265/2006-10-09
Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): stoppers, Knoten
Glossary
Stopper knot
Stopper knot is characterized as a knot used in the end of a line to prevent the end from running through a block or other narrow space. Stopper knots prevent a line that slips from unthreading itself and getting lost.
A stopper pertains to a mechanical device or knot used to keep a rope from running.
Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): stoppers, Knoten
A stopper pertains to a mechanical device or knot used to keep a rope from running.
Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): stoppers, Knoten
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