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Strands: yarns are twisted together in the opposite direction to the lay of
the yarn itself, to form strands. The appropriate number of strands are

twisted together to form the finished rope (figure 132); see also rope,
yarns, and fibres.

Strangle knot: essentially a transom knot (see page 175) which has been
allocated a separate name because it is tied around a single post.

Form a round turn around the post but initially taking the end in a
diagonal direction, right to left, across the post. It will then be trapped
when the line is brought back across the front of the post, also in a
diagonal direction but this time from left to right. The working end will
then hang down behind the post and between the standing part and the
bottom of the first turn. Now bring the end up across the standing part

and tuck it under both turns at the top, hauling it tight to secure.

String: usually refers to thin cordage for domestic use and includes thick
thread and twine.

Strop: a rope or wire strap that is seized around a pulley block to suspend
it; see also sling.