Meaning Of The Word Bowline

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What's The Definition Of Bowline?

bowline in American English
a rope running forward from the middle of a square sail's weather edge to the bow, used to keep the sail taut when the ship is sailing into the wind
noun: a knot used to make a nonslipping loop on the end of a rope

bowline in British English
noun: a line for controlling the weather leech of a square sail when a vessel is close-hauled

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