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carrick bend

/ˈkærɪk bɛnd/

Traduction: Type de nœud utilisé en navigation et en alpinisme pour relier deux cordes, connu pour sa solidité et sa fiabilité sous charge.

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/ˈkærɪk bɛnd/C1formaltechnical
  • frType de nœud utilisé en navigation et en alpinisme pour relier deux cordes, connu pour sa solidité et sa fiabilité sous charge.

A type of knot used in sailing and climbing to join two ropes together, known for its strength and security under load.

  1. Knot used in sailingC2formal

    A type of knot used to join two ropes together, especially when they are of different sizes or materials.

    frnœud de carrick

    • The sailor tied a carrick bend to connect the two hawsers.
    • A carrick bend is known for its strength and security.
    • He learned how to tie a carrick bend during his sailing course.