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HEAVING LINE KNOT

Also known as: FRANCISCAN KNOT, MONK'S KNOT
This knot is principally used for sailing when a
heavy line is to be thrown ashore or aboard
another boat. It is attached to a heaving line-
that is, a light line - which can be thrown ahead
so that the heavier line can be pulled across the
gap. The knot is tied to the end of the lighter

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