oysterman's stopper

== English == === Etymology === One of many knots invented by Clifford Warren Ashley who named this knot as it was similar to a knot used by oyster fishermen. === Noun === oysterman's stopper (plural oysterman's stoppers) A type of knot used to provide a symmetrical stop at the end of a rope to prevent it from pulling through an eyelet or other fixed opening. ==== Synonyms ==== (knot): Ashley's stopper knot