monkey's fist en · NOUN
Meanings
- (qualifier:knots) A type of knot tied at the end of a rope to serve as a weight, making it easier to throw the line.
- (obsolete) Something which is difficult to understand; a puzzle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| monkey's fists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (6)
es puño de mono (type of knot) · pl gałka bosmańska (type of knot) · pl bosmanka (type of knot) · fi apinannyrkki (type of knot) · he אֶגְרוֹף קוֹף (type of knot) · de Affenfaust (type of knot)