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lashing: a binding of rope that secures two or more crossed or adjacent poles

lay: the direction (either right- or left-handed) in which the strands of a rope twist

line: a length of rope with a specific function, such as a towline, mooring line, or clothesline

loop: a circle of rope formed by crossing the rope; also a family of knots that may be dropped over an object, threaded through a ring
or eye, changed in size, or formed of multiple loops

messenger: a light line used to pull heavier rope into position

monofilament: a single synthetic fiber (the smallest element of man-made rope)

noose: a sliding loop

opposite handedness: where two entwined parts of a rope spiral either clockwise or counterclockwise

overhand: a simple stopper knot, which forms the basis of countless other knots

racking turn: a figure eight forming part of a series to create a continuous lashing or seizing around two adjacent

round turn: one and a half circles formed by rope around an object

security: the ability of a knot to withstand a steady load and either shaking or intermittent tugs, without coming undone

seize: to bind two ropes or parts of a rope together with twine

shortening: a knot that is used to shorten, temporarily, a long piece of rope

sling: a continuous band of rope or tape; also known as a strop

splice: an interwoven plait that is used to bind the end of a rope, to join two lengths, or to make a loop at the end of a rope

standing end: the end of rope, opposite the working end, that is not immediately active in the tying of the knot

stopper: a knot usually made at the end of a rope to prevent it from fraying or to stop it from passing through a hole

strength: the ability of a knot to withstand a load without breaking tag end: the working end of a fishing line, particularly once knotted
and trimmed

tape: flat woven webbing, which is used by climbers for making slings

tuck: to pass part of a rope underneath another part

turn: to pass a rope right around an object such as a pole or spar

whipping: a knot that binds the end of a rope to prevent it from fraying

working end: the end of rope, opposite the standing end, that is being used in the tying of the knot

wrapping turn: any one of a series of such turns, characteristic of “blood knots,” which generally strengthen the knot