zeppelin bend

短语

词形变化

zeppelin bends 复数 zeppelin bends

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A type of bend knot used to join lines and cords, for its ability to maintain line strength and security, along with ease of release. Also known as the Rosendahl bend.

词源

From the erroneous belief that this knot was used by the Germans to secure Zeppelins to the ground moorings.

来源：wiktionary