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midshipman's hitch

noun

Etymology

From midshipman + -'s + hitch.

  1. inherited from hicchen
  2. formed as midshipman's hitch — “midshipman + -'s + hitch”

Definitions

  1. A secure semi-permanent adjustable loop hitch knot. Formed from a rolling hitch type 2…

    A secure semi-permanent adjustable loop hitch knot. Formed from a rolling hitch type 2 (ref Ashley 1735).

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