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A continuous set of hitching of one or more strands to cover an object, usually bar

shaped.

CROSSING KNOT
A knot made by one rope around another at the point where it crosses it, then
continuing past it.

CROSSING TURN

A circle made of rope where the bases cross each other.

DOUBLE
To use two cords instead of one, laid parallel to each other.

EYE

A closed loop in rope, whether it is spliced, seized, or knotted.

FIBERS
The smallest threadlike components of cordage.

FID
A cylinder that is tapered to a point at one end, used for separating the lay of twisted
rope when splicing.

FIXED LOOP
Also called a “locked loop,” a fixed loop is a type of loop knot that does not allow the
loop to change size, either by pulling on the standing part or the running end.

FRAPPING TURN

A wrap made across the middle of a set of turns already made for a lashing, used to
tighten and secure them.

FRAYED
Unraveled, usually referring to the tip of a rope.

GUY LINES
Stays, or support lines that help secure tall objects, such as poles.

HALYARD
Name given to rope on a boat that raises and lowers sails.

HANK
A coil of rope that is secured at the middle with a number of wraps.

HAWSER

Refers to three-strand twisted rope; is a nautical term.