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figure 98.1

figure 98.2

Pilot ladder see rope ladder.

Plaited rope or braided rope: a rope in which the strands are woven, as
distinct from a laid rope. A plaited rope does not have any inherent twist
or lay; it may or may not have a heart, and it may or may not be enclosed
within a woven outer sheath.

For plaits, see chain plait, crown plait (spiral), crown plait (straight),

diamond plait, double chain plait, eight plait, ocean mat, square plait,
thumb knot plait (four-stranded), thumb knot plait (eight-stranded), twist
plait, wall and crown plait, wall plait.

Pointing: provides a stiff tapered end to a rope, which thus enables it to
be reeved speedily through a block.

Apply a whipping about 150mm (6in) from the end and unlay the
perimeter strands. Keeping these ‘working’ strands out of the way, taper
the remainder of strands and bind them. Tie a warping strand at the very
top of the tapered strands and take a turn with it, interweaving the
working strands (figure 98.1, in which we have paired the working

strands). Now alter the positions of the working strands – all down strands