fisherman's knot

Noun

 * 1) a type of bend that is a popular double overhand knot used to join two lines or ropes of equal thickness.
 * 2) a loop knot made in the bight. Favoured by fishermen as quick and secure. Also known as fisherman's loop, English knot, Englishman's knot, water knot, waterman's knot.

Translations

 * Danish: fiskerknob