sheepshank (Meaning)
Wordnet
sheepshank (n)
a knot for shortening a line
Webster
sheepshank (n.)
A hitch by which a rope may be temporarily shortened.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sheepshank
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sheepshank Sentence Examples
- The hiker tied a sheepshank in her rope to prevent it from fraying.
- The sailor secured the sail with a sheepshank, a type of knot used in boating.
- The experienced mountaineer used a sheepshank to attach a carabiner to his harness.
- The rescue worker formed a sheepshank in the rope to create an improvised pulley system.
- The farmer used a sheepshank to fasten the gate of the sheep pen securely.
- The rope bridge swayed gently as the climbers navigated the sheepshank connecting the two sides.
- The sheepshank allowed the veterinarian to restrain the injured animal without harming it.
- The campers tied a loop in a rope using a sheepshank to hang their lanterns.
- The explorer carefully tied a sheepshank in the parachute cords, ensuring a secure landing.
- The artist used a sheepshank to fasten the canvas to the stretcher bars, creating a stable frame for their painting.
FAQs About the word sheepshank
a knot for shortening a lineA hitch by which a rope may be temporarily shortened.
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The hiker tied a sheepshank in her rope to prevent it from fraying.
The sailor secured the sail with a sheepshank, a type of knot used in boating.
The experienced mountaineer used a sheepshank to attach a carabiner to his harness.
The rescue worker formed a sheepshank in the rope to create an improvised pulley system.
