coiled rope
Spiral of cordage
A coiled rope is rope arranged in circular loops for storage or handling.
Sailors and climbers coil rope to prevent tangling and allow quick deployment: She hung the coiled rope on a peg by the door.
In nautical contexts, how rope is coiled—clockwise or counterclockwise—matters for preventing kinks.
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- knotTied rope fastening
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