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figure 119.2
figure 120
The wall is followed around once more and finished by hauling tight all
the working strands and trimming off the tails close to the knot.
‘S’ laid rope: rope manufactured with a left-handed lay.
Sliding figures of eight: a knot which joins two ropes together securely,
even if they are of different sizes, and yet this knot is easy to undo.
Form two figures of eight (see page 80), one in the end of each rope, with
the opposing line being contained in the lower loop of each figure of
eight (figure 120). To finish, tighten each figure of eight and slide them
together by applying tension to each standing part.
Sling: cordage of any description that is applied around an object, usually
in the form of an endless band, to hoist or haul it; see also strop.
Slip knot: a useful stopper knot, and a good way to start tying a parcel.
