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noun
A multiple turn hitch knot used to attach a line or rope to a spar where diagonal strain, or towing, is required. More commonly used with a half hitch added for security.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a hitch used to secure a rope to a log or spar; often supplemented by a half hitch
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: hitch
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