PEquiztest

________ is a knot that creates a fixed thicker point on an otherwise-uniform thickness rope for the purpose of preventing unreeving: stopping the rope at that point from slipping out of a narrow passage.

________ is simply a logical extension of the regular overhand knot, made with one additional pass. The result is slightly larger and more difficult to untie.

_______ is a type of stopper knot. It is very important in both sailing and rock climbing as a method of stopping ropes from running out of retaining devices.

______ is a family of knots which are used for adding weight to the end of a rope, to make the rope easier to throw. In nautical use, a _______ knot is often tied to the end of a messenger line, which is then used for pulling a larger rope, such as a hawser.

________ is the to join the ends of the same rope, or the ends of two different ropes together

______ is an ancient and simple binding knot used to secure a rope or line around an object. It is sometimes also referred to as a Hercules knot. The knot is formed by tying a left-handed overhand knot and then a right-handed overhand knot, or vice versa. Can also be called a Reef Knot

______ is a bend. It is practical for joining lines of different diameters or rigidity. Used for joining two ropes of different sizes together. Also known as becket bend, weaver's knot and weaver's hitch

_________ allows you to quickly untie the two ropes, even when the ropes are under a load, by pulling on the working end.

_______ s a binding knot, used to secure a rope or line around an object. It is considered inferior to the square knot, which it superficially resembles.

_______ is a knot of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope upon itself or to another rope or to another object.

________ is an ancient and simple knot used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope. It has the virtues of being both easy to tie and untie; most notably, it is easy to untie after being subjected to a load. The bowline is sometimes referred to as King of the knots because of its importance. The ________ is commonly used in sailing small craft, for example to fasten a halyard to the head of a sail or to tie a jib sheet to a clew of a jib. The ________ is well known as a rescue knot for such purposes as rescuing people who might have fallen down a hole, or off a cliff onto a ledge.

______ is a type of knot that is used to shorten a rope or take up slack. Not being a stable knot, it falls apart under too heavy or too little load. It is used to shorten a length of rope. It can be used for tensioning loads on vehicles or trailer.

_______ is a knot used to form a fixed loop in the middle of a rope. Used for life support applications. also known as lineman's loop, and lineman's rider.