double braid
Rope within rope
A double braid is a rope construction where an inner braided core runs through an outer braided sleeve, creating a strong, flexible line that resists kinking.
Common in marine and climbing applications: The dock lines are double braid.
Also refers to a hairstyle with two separate braids, one on each side of the head: She wore her hair in double braids.
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- knotTied rope fastening
- weaveInterlace strands into fabric
- spliceJoin end to end
- nauticalOf ships and sailing
dock · dock line · line · anchor · anchor line · twist · strand · plait · marine · halyard · nylon · high strength · core · sheath · mooring · yacht · yacht club · rigging