| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SHEEPSHANK | Line-shortening knot |
| SHEEPSHANK | Rope-shortening knot |
| SHEEPSHANK | Knot for shortening a rope. |
| IDO | Knot-tying line |
| CLOVEHITCH | Line-securing knot |
| clinched | Fasten (a rope or fishing line) with a clinch knot |
| clinching | Fasten (a rope or fishing line) with a clinch knot |
| clinches | Fasten (a rope or fishing line) with a clinch knot |
