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zeppelin bend

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.23 in modern English

Syllables
zep-pelin bend
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Etymology

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

Inflected Forms

zeppelin bends (plural)

Questions

What does zeppelin bend mean?
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.
Where does zeppelin bend come from?
From the erroneous belief that this knot was used by the Germans to secure Zeppelins to the ground moorings.

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