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formed (figure 36.2). As you continue to pull the working end through, a

continuous line of figures of eight will form (figure 36.3). The distance
between the figures of eight is governed by the length of the lower
bights; see also figure of eight.

Continuous walling: a continuous formation of wall knots can be made
on any number of strands, but only around a cylindrical object.

Start by evenly spacing and then whipping the strands around the object,
and then form wall knots (see page 187), one on top of another, until the
required length is reached; see also double wall, wall and crown knot, wall
and crown plait, wall knot, and wall plait.

Contline see cantline.

Cord: generally used to describe all line, of any material or of any size,
which does not have a dedicated purpose. However, strictly speaking, it is

a small line under 10mm (0.4in) diameter, and comprised of several tightly
twisted yarns.

Core see heart.

Cow hitch or lark’s head: when formed intentionally, the cow hitch is
used to secure a line with equal strain at both ends, which must lie in the
same direction, to a ring or spar. However, the hitch is often arrived at
unintentionally when trying to form a round turn and two half hitches,
and the second half hitch is wrongly formed in the opposite direction to

the first.