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half-hitch

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half-hitch
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Knots) a knot made by passing the end of a piece of rope around itself and through the loop thus made


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Frank Bradley, a 14-year-old Sea Scout from the 1st Tyne Troop, of Foster Street, Walker, secured the line with half-hitch knots.
The more recognisable Eyrefield Lodge mares are led by 15-year-old Marling, a top-class juvenile and miler, and her winning daughters Half-Hitch and Pilgrim's Way.
In its half-hitch version, however, the overhand knot is suitable for tying a rope to a stone, tree or car bumper.
 
 
 
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