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A "Sevagee" or "Selvagee" strap is another kind of ring (Fig. 87).

This is made by passing a number of strands or yarns around pins or nails set in a board
(Fig. 88), and binding the whole together with a seizing of yarn or marline (Fig. 89).
These are strong, durable straps much used for blocks aboard ship, for handles to boxes
and chests, and in many similar ways.