A bowline is a type of KNOT used in sailing and climbing. It is also known as the 'king of knots' because it is strong and secure. The bowline is formed by looping a ROPE around itself and then tying a KNOT at the end. The crossword solutions for the term bowline are VIOLINIST (9 letters), ROPE (4 letters), KNOT (4 letters), knots (5 letters), and NOOSE (5 letters). A VIOLINIST is a musician who plays the violin, and a ROPE is a length of cord made from fibers such as hemp, jute, or nylon. A KNOT is a loop of ROPE or string that is tied in a particular way, and knots are multiple loops of ROPE or string tied together. A NOOSE is a loop of ROPE with a slip KNOT at the end, which can be used to hang someone.