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GLOSSARY 395

Line A length of rope measuring Spade end The flat end of a hook,
less than 4mm in diameter. with no eye for threading line.
Loaded rope The part of a rope that Standing part The length of a rope
applies force to a climbing knot. not used or in reserve during the
Loop A circle of rope made by placing tying of a knot.
two parts of a rope together, without Swedish fid A hollow, pointed,
crossing them over. metal-bladed tool for tucking strand
Marlinspike A slim, pointed, ends when splicing stiff rope.
metal spike that is commonly used Tape In climbing, the flat, woven
to separate strands of rope. webbing used to make slings.
Netting needle A pointed tool Thin line A piece of line measuring
used for manipulating fine line less than 2mm in diameter.
when making a net. Three-strand rope Rope consisting
Palm A glovelike, leather strap of three strands twisted together.
containing a metal plate and worn Tuck To pass one part of a rope
on the hand, to protect the palm underneath another part of itself.
while pushing a sailmaker’s needle Turn To pass a rope around one
through a rope. side of an object.
Rigger Ships’ rigging manufacturer. Unlaid rope A rope separated into
Rigging Ropes and spars designed its component strands.
to control the sails of a ship. Whipping turn The turn made around
Round turn A complete circle, the end of a length of rope, as part of
followed by a half circle, made with a whipping.
a length of rope around an object. Whipping twine A type of thin line,
Seize; seizing The process of joining sometimes made from nylon, that
two ropes, or two lengths of a rope, is used to bind the end of a rope.
by binding them with twine; the term Working end When tying a knot,
for the binding itself. the end of a rope used.
Sheath A covering made from woven Working load The maximum load to
strands intended to protect the core which a rope should be subjected.
of a rope. Yarn Natural or synthetic fibers
Sheet Rope that controls a sail. twisted into threads.
Shock cord Rope with a high degree
of stretch, made from a rubber elastic
core covered by a braided protective
sheath of nylon fibers, also known
as elasticated cord.
Sling A continuous circle made
from rope or tape that can be
made by tying the ends of the
material with a Fisherman’s Knot
or a Water Knot. Also referred to
as a strop.
Small-diameter rope Rope with a
diameter of approximately 4–8mm.