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rope or a post in a single bight, coming back on itself in a full 360 degrees

so that the ropes cross. The act of doing this is called taking a turn; see
also forming a knot.

Twenty times around knot see Bimini twist.

Twist plait: a useful plait, because it is made in a single rope.

figure 146

Begin by making a large bight; the size of the bight dictates the length of
the plait. Take a turn around the standing part, and pass the end down
through the bight.

figure 147.1