clove hitch (redirected from clove hitches)

clove hitch n. A knot used to secure a line to a spar, post, or other object, consisting of two half hitches made in opposite directions. [Middle English clove, split, past participle of cleven, to split; see cleave1.]

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clove hitch

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(Miscellaneous Technologies / Knots) a knot or hitch used for securing a rope to a spar, post, or larger rope

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clove hitch - a knot used to fasten a line temporarily to a post or spar knot - any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object

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clove hitch

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