timber hitch

English

Noun

timber hitch (plural timber hitches)

1. A multiple turn hitch knot used to attach a line or rope to a spar where diagonal strain, or towing, is required. More commonly used with a half hitch added for security.

Translations

timber hitch

• Danish: tømmerstik n

References

• The Ashley Book of Knots →ISBN -- Knot ref 195 (With half hitch - ref 1733)