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A turn with the end tucked and twisted on itself.
Also known as: Log hitch, Bowyer's knot
A timber hitch secures a rope to a log or spar by taking a turn and twisting the working end repeatedly around its own part, tightening as the load comes on.
Secures a rope to a spar by a turn with the end twisted around its own part.
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Tightens as load is applied and falls apart when it is removed, which is what makes it convenient for dragging and useless for holding.
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A curve around a spar with the working end passed around the standing line and then twisted three or more times around itself.