rolling hitch

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Noun rolling hitch has 1 sense

rolling hitch - a hitch for fastening a line to a spar or another rope
--₁ is a kind of hitch
--₁ has particulars: magnus hitch

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Term: Rolling Hitch

Description:

A rolling hitch is a type of knot used to secure a rope to a cylindrical object. It is designed to provide a strong hold that can be easily adjusted and untied. The rolling hitch is commonly used in sailing, camping, and rock climbing to fasten ropes to anchor points or to attach one rope to another.

Sample Sentences:

The sailor tied a rolling hitch to secure the sail to the mast.
Please use a rolling hitch to fasten the tent rope securely to the pole.
When rock climbing, always double-check the rolling hitch to ensure it is properly tied.

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