clove-hitch
Rope-to-post fastener
A clove-hitch is a knot used to fasten a rope to a pole, post, or another rope.
It consists of two half-hitches made in the same direction, forming an X pattern that grips tighter under tension.
Common in sailing, climbing, and camping: She secured the boat with a clove-hitch around the dock post.
Quick to tie and untie, but can slip under variable loads.
Non-slip loop knot
- figure-eightTwo conjoined loops
- constrictorSnake killing by compression
- overhandThrowing from above
- bightCurved coastal indentation
loop · bend · lashing · binding · whipping · seizing · splicing · ropework
Ropes controlling ship sails
- mooringVessel's secured resting place
- fenderProtective wheel housing
- cleatShoe spike for grip
- bollardTraffic-blocking vertical post
piling · stanchion · shroud · halyard · sheet · lanyard · belaying · deck
bowline
Non-slip loop knot
- figure-eightTwo conjoined loops
- constrictorSnake killing by compression
- overhandThrowing from above
bight · loop · bend · lashing · binding · whipping · seizing · splicing · ropework · knotwork
rigging
Ropes controlling ship sails
bollard · piling · stanchion · shroud · halyard · sheet · lanyard · belaying · deck · mast
ridgeline
Top edge of terrain
- tarpWaterproof protective sheeting
- hammockHanging fabric bed
- clotheslineCord for air-drying laundry
lashing · campsite · trail · backpacking · bushcraft · woodcraft · survival · outdoors · scouts · pioneering
belay
Anchor a rope
harness · rope · fixed-line · top-rope · tie-in · backup · safety · crag · ascent · mountaineering
clove-hitchbowline
Non-slip loop knot
square knot · figure-eight knot · reef knot · slip knot · trucker's hitch
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