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one, under one sequence, and hauled tight. Strand 2 is worked from right
to left, going around the same strand of the standing part as strand 6, but
as it is progressing in the opposite direction it provides a locking turn
when the strand is hauled tight. Strand 3 is worked from right to left, as is
the next strand (5), but this strand breaks the established over and under
sequence by being tucked under two strands initially. The final strand, 4,
follows the previous strand (5) but reverts to the sequence of over one
and under one, emerging between the two strands of the standing part
that strand 5 had been tucked under. This completes the first tuck, and
you can now continue, with all strands tucked over one and under one
against the lay. Five full tucks are usual, and each strand should be
hammered down with a mallet after each tuck.
Anchor bend see bucket hitch.
Anchoring see belaying to a mooring bollard or samson post.