Used
to attach a line to a chain, spar or to another rope and is designed to
hold under a lengthwise pull. Note that the hitch must be made with the
first two turns in the direction of the pull. There are two versions of
this knot - the preferred one requires that the second turn should be
jammed inside the first turn and overlapping the standing part of the rope
as illustrated. As with all knots and hitches, it should be drawn up
snugly and the load applied gradually.
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