clove hitch

clove hitch

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.

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[Middle English clove, split, past participle of cleven, to split; see cleave¹.]

clove hitch

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

clove′ hitch`

n. a knot used to fasten a rope to a pole or larger rope. [1760–70; see clove³]

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clove hitch - a knot used to fasten a line temporarily to a post or sparknot - 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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