Hitch

A knot that secures a rope to a post, ring, another rope, etc., but does not keep its shape by itself.

See also

Clove Hitch, Knot, Link, Loop

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References

Kauffman, L. Knots and Physics. Teaneck, NJ: World Scientific, pp. 323-328, 1991.Owen, P. Knots. Philadelphia, PA: Courage, p. 17, 1993.

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