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31clove hitch — n. a knot by which a rope is secured by passing it twice round a spar or rope that it crosses at right angles. Etymology: old past part. of CLEAVE(1), as showing parallel separate lines * * * noun a knot used to fasten a line temporarily to a… …
32tie — [[t]ta͟ɪ[/t]] ♦♦ ties, tying, tied 1) VERB If you tie two things together or tie them, you fasten them together with a knot. [V n adv/prep] He tied the ends of the plastic bag together... [V n] Mr Saunders tied her hands and feet. 2) VERB If you… …
33tie — tie1 W3S2 [taı] v past tense and past participle tied present participle tying ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(string/rope)¦ 2¦(game/competition)¦ 3 be tied to something 4 be tied to/by something 5 tie the knot 6 tie yourself (up) in knots 7 tie one on …
34Shoelaces — (also shoestrings, shoe laces or boot laces) are a system commonly used to secure shoes. The shoelace can be untied and loosened, permitting the shoe to open wide to admit the wearer s foot; it can then be tightened and knotted into a bow shaped… …
35Pioneering — is the art of using ropes and wooden spars joined by lashings and knots to create a structure. Pioneering can be used for constructing small items such as camp gadgets up to larger structures such as bridges and towers. These may be recreational …
36Track and field — For the video game, see Track Field (video game). Track and field The track and field stadium is at the heart of the sport Nickname(s) Track Characteristics Team mem …
37Peyton Manning — Infobox NFLactive caption=Peyton Manning during the 2007 season. currentteam=Indianapolis Colts currentnumber=18 currentposition=Quarterback birthdate=birth date and age|1976|3|24 birthplace=New Orleans, Louisiana heightft=6 heightin=5 weight=230 …
38Anchor bend — Knot details name=Anchor bend names= Fisherman s Bend type= hitch strength= origin= related= releasing= jamming strength= uses= attaching a rope to a ring or similar termination caveat= abok number= #1723 and #1841The Anchor Bend is a knot used… …
39Bridle — A bridle is a piece of equipment used to control a horse. The bridle fits over a horse s head, and has the purpose of controlling the horse. It holds a bit in the horse s mouth. As defined in the Oxford English Dictionary, a bridle includes a… …
40Charreada — in progress with charro attempting to catch a loose horse The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of Old Mexico. The sport has been described as… …
