HALFHITCH

Half hitch

The half hitch is a simple overhand knot, where the working end of a line is brought over and under the standing part. Insecure on its own, it is a valuable component of a wide variety of useful and reliable hitches, bends, and knots.

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half hitch

Noun

  1. A knot or hitch made by passing the end of the rope once around the standing part or other rope.


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