clove hitch

noun

\ ˈklōv-

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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Connect with the folks at Southernmost Sailing School, who can show you your bowline from your clove hitch and take you out to see the dolphins. — The Editors, Outside Online, "The Best Road Trips in North America," 10 June 2019 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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