fire-escape knot (English, noun)
expansion: fire-escape knot (plural fire-escape knots)
Senses:
topics: nautical
transport
glosses: A series of evenly spaced overhand knots in a rope, which make it more secure for climbing or descending. Often used for fire escapes and jib boom foot ropes on rigged sail ships. Also known as the Philadelphia knot.
Forms:
form: fire-escape knots
tags: plural