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an object, such as a post, without having to be formed first; see also backwall hitch, bucket hitch,
clove hitch (cast), clove hitch (turned), cow hitch, cow hitch and toggle, draw hitch, half hitch,
highwayman’s hitch, killick hitch, lighterman’s hitch, midshipman’s hitch, rolling hitch, scaffold hitch,

spar hitch, timber hitch and wagoner’s hitch.

Horn: a small piece of timber, attached at right angles to the back of a stage (see page 160). It acts to
prevent the stage hitch from slipping off the end of the stage. One leg of the horn is longer than the
other, which provides a space between the ship’s side and the stage, through which a person’s legs
will fit when sitting on the stage; see also stage and scaffold hitch.

Hunter’s bend or rigger’s bend or zeppelin bend: a recently-introduced bend, often employed in place
of a sheet bend. It was designed specifically to join two lines made of smooth, synthetic materials.
The bend is simply tied, and is based upon two interlocking thumb knots (see page 171).

Place the two lengths of rope side by side, and form a bight in both (figure 78.1), with no accidental

crossover of ropes. Now tuck each working end through the bight from opposite sides (figure 78.2).
The knot must now be worked tight by pulling on the standing parts. The rear view of the finished knot
is shown in figure 78.3. You will note that the knot turns about itself as you carefully haul it tighter.

figure 78.1

figure 78.2