Knots Flashcards
1
Q
Back splice
A
Dead end a line
2
Q
Barrel hitch
A
Hoisting objects on ship
3
Q
Bowline
A
- Tie on to cleat, secure line to piling
- It’s a fix, can come undone after tension
4
Q
Running bowline
A
- Cinch
5
Q
Bowline on a bight
A
Harness for legs
6
Q
Clove hitch cast
A
- Secure boat fast
7
Q
Cat’s Paw
A
Not sure
8
Q
Clove hitch
A
- Not sure
9
Q
Constrictor Knot
A
Secure…?
10
Q
Crown knot
A
- Start a back splice
11
Q
Eye Splice - 3 strand
A
12
Q
Figure of 8
A
- Stopper knot
13
Q
Figure of 8 double bight
A
- Harness
14
Q
Figure of 8 double bend
A
- Approved for safety of life
- Joining 2 lines
15
Q
Fisherman’s bend - anchor knot
A
1.
16
Q
Flemish eye in wire rope
A
17
Q
Heaving line bend
A
- Attach to large line
18
Q
Heaving line knot
A
- Throw to someone
19
Q
Monkey’s fist
A
1.
20
Q
Reef or Square Knot
A
- Sail
21
Q
Rolling hitch
A
22
Q
Round turn and 2 half hitches
A
- Tie to fender
23
Q
Sewing stitches
A
