(a rope through a loop)

  • 81knot — knot1 [nät] n. [ME knotte < OE cnotta, akin to Du knot, Swed knut, Ger knoten < IE * gn eu t < base * gen , to press together > KNOB, KNEAD] 1. a lump or knob in a thread, cord, etc., formed by passing one free end through a loop and… …

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  • 82indian bridle — noun Usage: usually capitalized I Etymology: indian (II) 2 : a rope bridle in which the cord passes from the animal s mouth through a loop about its throat …

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  • 83tog|gle — «TOG uhl», noun, verb, gled, gling. –n. 1. a pin, bolt, or rod put through a loop in a rope or a link of a chain to keep it in place, to hold two ropes together, or to serve as a hold for the fingers. 2. a) = toggle joint. (Cf. ↑toggle joint) b)… …

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  • 84ventral segment — Loop Loop, n. [Cf. Ir. & Gael. lub loop, noose, fold, thong, bend, lub to bend, incline.] 1. A fold or doubling of a thread, cord, rope, etc., through which another thread, cord, etc., can be passed, or which a hook can be hooked into; an eye, as …

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  • 85Knot — For speeds, see Knot (unit). For other uses, see Knot (disambiguation). Some knots 1 Yarn knot ABoK #2688 2 Manrope knot 3 Granny knot 4 Rosebud stopper knot(?) …

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  • 86Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R …

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  • 87Prusik — Knot details name=Prusik knot names= Prusik hitch type= hitch strength= origin= Dr.Karl Prusik, 1931 related= releasing= Non jamming uses= Climbing caveat= abok number= #1763A Prusik is a friction hitch or knot used to put a loop of cord around a …

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  • 88List of climbing knots — There are many knots used in climbing, rappelling and mountaineering. Popular climbing knots are briefly described and depicted in this article. Contents 1 Bends 2 Binding 3 Hitches 4 Loop Knots …

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  • 89Glossary of knots common in climbing — There are many knots used in climbing, rappelling and mountaineering. Popular climbing knots are briefly described and depicted in this article.Bends;Beer knot: The Beer knot is often used in tubular webbing, usually for making slings. ;Double… …

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  • 90Glossary of textile manufacturing — For terms specifically related to sewing, see Glossary of sewing terms. For terms specifically related to dyeing, see Glossary of dyeing terms. The manufacture of textiles is one of the oldest of human technologies. To make textiles, the first… …

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