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Magner’s hitch see rolling hitch.

Magnus hitch see rolling hitch.

Make fast: to belay (see page 8) or to secure a rope by means of a hitch.

Man harness see chair knot.

Manila: a natural fibre which is still available, and used on the rigging of a
few traditional sailing vessels. Originating from the Far East, it became the

most important cordage prior to the Second World War, especially in the
larger sizes. It is, however, 20 per cent weaker than hemp.

Manrope: a rope hand rail, which is led through stanchions along a
gangway.

Manrope knot: a permanent stopper knot, with the principal purpose of
ensuring that the rope does not unreeve through an eye or block; as such,
it performs the function of ending a manrope. The knot is made as
described in this simple verse:

figure 88.1

First a wall
Then a crown
Now tuck up
Then tuck down.