Definitions

These are terms you will run into during your journey to Knot Master.

rope – a large, stout cord, usually made of strands of fibers or yarns, twisted or braided together

strand – one of the individual cords (made of twisted yarns which are made of fibers) that are twisted together to make a rope

standing part – the part of the rope that is generally not used in knot tying, either because it is fastened to another rope or spar or because it is too long to be used conveniently

working end – the running or tag end of a rope which is whipped, spliced, or used to tie a knot or hitch

knot – a combination of bights, bends, and hitches

bight – a part of a rope that is doubled back on itself or crossed over to make a loop

bend – a type of knot used to join two ropes

turn – one round of rope on a rigid or flexible object

hitch – a type of knot used to fasten a rope to another rope or something else

eye – the opening in the center of a loop or bight

spar – a pole or staff intended to make a structure, such as a tripod

wrap – a turn made around two spars to hold them together

frap – a turn made between the spars around the wraps to pull the wraps tightly together