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one to the left side. This step is now repeated until you arrive at the

               required length (figure 59 shows all seven strands having been worked
               once).


               Eye: a loop, usually made in the end of a rope by splicing it.


               Eye splice (three-stranded): this is a way of forming a permanent loop in
               the end of a rope.

























































                                                         figure 59


               Unlay the end of the rope just a short way, and seal the ends of the
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