Bulin

derNoun

bowline (variant of Pahlstek)

English translations

  1. 01

    Bullen

Word details

German meaning
Ein Knoten, der eine feste Schlaufe bildet und sich nicht zuzieht.
English meaning
Bowline
German example
Der Seemann band einen Bulin um den Mast.
English example
The sailor tied a bowline around the mast.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Bulin
Plural Form
die Bulin

Example sentences with “Bulin”

  1. Ein Bulin hält auch unter Belastung. (A bowline holds even under load.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Bulin commonly used for a knot?

Yes, it is a variant of 'Pahlstek' and is also used in nautical contexts.