bowline n Cp OED ~ 1 naut [rope passing from the edge of sail to bow]. A length of rope used esp to fasten a load of wood on a sled and for hauling [1937] 1940 DOYLE (ed) 19 "Tickle Cove Pond": Oh, lay hold William Oldford, lay hold William White, / Lay hold of the cordage and pull all your might. / Lay hold of the bow-line and pull all you can, / And give me a lift with poor Kit on the Pond. Q 67-68 ~ rope used for tying the wood on the catamaran. P 239-71 The back load of wood was tied up with a bowline, and carried on one shoulder supported by a bearing stick which went from the opposite shoulder under the load.

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