trucker's hitch
Tensioning knot system
A trucker's hitch is a knot system that creates a mechanical advantage for tightening rope, used to secure loads on trucks, trailers, and roof racks.
The knot forms a pulley-like loop that lets you pull the rope much tighter than hand tension alone would allow: I threw a trucker's hitch over the kayak to cinch it down.
Despite the name, it's useful for anyone tying down cargo.
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- knot tyingSecuring rope through loops
- quick releaseTool-free detachment system
- mechanical advantageForce output over input
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
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