slippery hitch — noun : a single hitch with the end doubled back under the standing part in such a way that a pull on the end releases the knot … Useful english dictionary
List of hitch knots — A hitch is a type of knot used for binding rope to a part of a ship or other vehicle or object. This is an alphabetical list of hitch knots.*adjustable grip hitch *alternate ring hitching *anchor bend variant *bale sling hitch *barrel hitch… … Wikipedia
Clove hitch — Category Hitch Origin Ancient Related Slip … Wikipedia
Halter hitch — Knot details name=Halter hitch names= type= hitch strength= origin= related= hitch knots, slippery hitch releasing= uses= caveat= abok number= The halter hitch is a type of knot. As the name implies it is used to tie the lead rope, which is… … Wikipedia
cow hitch — noun nautical : a clumsy or slippery hitch * * * cow hitch, = lark s head. (Cf. ↑lark s head) … Useful english dictionary
Rolling hitch — For the related adjustable loop knot, see Taut line hitch Rolling hitch Names Rolling hitch, Magnus hitch Category Hitch … Wikipedia
Buntline hitch — Knot details name= Buntline hitch caption=Left: Buntline hitch Right: Slipped buntline hitch names= Studding sail tack bend, Inside clove hitch type= hitch strength= origin= related= Clove hitch, Two half hitches, Lobster buoy hitch releasing=… … Wikipedia
Siberian hitch — Knot details name=Siberian Hitch names= Evenk knot, Evenk Slippery Figure of Eight Hitch type= hitch strength= origin= related= Packer s knot releasing= quick release uses= Bushcraft caveat= abok number= Siberian Hitch (or Evenk knot) is a knot… … Wikipedia
List of knots — This list of knots includes many alternate names for common knots. Knot names have evolved over time and there are many conflicting or confusing naming issues. The overhand knot, for example, is also known as the thumb knot. The figure of eight… … Wikipedia
Gasket (sailing) — In sailing, gaskets are lengths of rope or fabric used to hold a stowed sail in place. In modern use, the term is usually restricted to square rigged ships, the equivalent items on yachts being referred to by the more prosaic sail ties .On most… … Wikipedia
