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the front to trap the standing part to the spar, and then take a second turn bringing the end over the two
turns just made from bottom right to top left, tucking it under the standing part where it first turns over
the top of the spar.
Nip: refers to the frictional pressure within a knot that gives it its binding and prevents it from
slipping; the point in a knot where the parts grip each other.
Noose: a loop made secure around its own standing part, with a slip knot which will pull tight. This
is an ideal way with which to start tying parcels.
Nylon see polyamide.
