clove hitch

noun

\ ˈklōv-

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Definition of clove hitch

: a knot securing a rope temporarily to an object (such as a post or spar) and consisting of a turn around the object, over the standing part, around the object again, and under the last turn — see knot illustration

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Philpott described the overhand and clove hitch knots found on the body as common in nautical uses. — Pauline Repard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Expert mariner shows how knots tied on Rebecca Zahau," 7 Mar. 2018

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The first known use of clove hitch was circa 1769

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