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LASHING
Using multiple wraps and frapping turns to secure two or more poles
together.

LEAD
Refers to the standing and running parts of the rope that exit from a
finished knot. Also refers to their direction.

LEVERAGED TIE

A fastening or hitch that allows you to apply more tension on an object
than you are exerting to tighten it.

LINE
How rope on a boat is referred to when in use.

LOOP KNOT
A knot that locks a section of rope into a circle or other closed form.

MARLINESPIKE
Similar to a fid and generally made of metal, it is also used as a grip for
pulling twine tightly for seizings.

NAUTICAL
Pertaining to the sea or boats.

NOOSE

A slipped loop that is closed by pulling on the standing part.

PLAIT
A form of braid, making a rope of noncircular cross section, or flat braid.

REEVE
To pass a rope through the lead of a pulley or other tackle.

RIDING TURNS
A second set of turns, usually over a seizing, and having one less turn
than the set beneath it.