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"Sheepshanks," or "Dogshanks," are widely used for shortening rope, especially where
both ends are fast, as they can be readily made in the centre of a tied rope. There are
several forms of these useful knots.
The best and most secure form is shown in Fig. 78. A simple running knot is first made; a
bend is pushed through the loop, which is then drawn taut; the other end of the bend is
fastened in a similar manner and the shortening is complete.
A much simpler form is shown in Fig. 79, but this can hardly be depended upon unless
the ends are seized, as shown in Fig. 80.
