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stopper knot in the working end of a rope as a precaution-
ary measure after completing the primary knot. Figure 9
shows a clove hitch that has been tied around a branch. To
help prevent slipping, an overhand knot has been tied as a
stopper in the remaining length of the working end.

Critical Application: You’ll see this term used in this book
when referring to applications for various knots that pose a
risk to personal safety or if there is a possibility of property
damage when using particular knots. It is the responsibility
of the person using rope and/or tying knots to determine if the
situation should be considered a critical application.

Non-Critical Application: A term used throughout this
book when referring to situations when you’ll be using light-
duty rope or string for situations when the failure of cordage
or a knot won’t pose a risk to personal safety or the pos-
sibility of property damage. It is the responsibility of the person
using rope and/or tying knots to determine if the situation should
be considered a non-critical application.

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