butterfly knot en · NOUN
Meanings
- 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.
- A small decorative woven knot using one or two cords.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| butterfly knots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (9)
fr nœud de papillon (type of knot) · de Schmetterlingsknoten (type of knot) · es nudo mariposa alpino (type of knot) · fi alppiperhonen (type of knot) · fr nœud d'encordement (type of knot) · et alpiliblikas (type of knot) · et vahemehesõlm (type of knot) · fr nœud de vire (type of knot) · fr nœud de papillon alpin (type of knot)