fire-escape knot

== English == === Noun === fire-escape knot (plural fire-escape knots) (nautical) 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. ==== Usage notes ==== Although a series of knots, it is referred to in singular because the series is initially tied as one repeating hitch knot pulled out to form the series. ==== References ==== The Ashley Book of Knots →ISBN: Knot 564