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2. List of friction hitch knots - Wikipedia

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   A friction hitch tied around a thicker rope that can slide while unloaded, but locks when loaded. [2] [3] Similar to the Prusik. Michoacan/Martin is a full equivalent to Gripping sailor's hitch: Pile hitch: The pile hitch is easier to tie than the icicle hitch, and can be tied in the bight without access to either end of the rope. Prusik or Prussik

3. Taut-line hitch - Wikipedia

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   The adjustable loop forms of the rolling hitch and Magnus hitch, in addition to being called either of those two names, have also come to be known variously as the taut-line hitch, [3] tent-line hitch, [3] rigger's hitch, [3] adjustable hitch, [5] or midshipman's hitch. [5]

4. Adjustable grip hitch - Wikipedia

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   The adjustable grip hitch is a simple and useful friction hitch which may easily be shifted up and down the rope while slack. It will hold fast when loaded, but slip when shock loaded until tension is relieved enough for it to again hold fast. It serves the same purpose as the taut-line hitch, e.g. tensioning a tent's guy line.

5. Hitch (knot) - Wikipedia

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   A hitch is a type of knot used to secure a rope to an object or another rope. Hitches are used in a variety of situations, including climbing , sailing , and securing loads . They are classified based on their ability to be tightened or released , their resistance to slipping , and their strength .

6. Three-point hitch - Wikipedia

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   Adjustable three-point ball on lift arm. Ball may be rotated to fit either Category I or Category II implements Rear three-point hitch of a Case IH tractor with implement attached by the drawbar. There are five different hitch sizes, called categories. The higher category hitches have sturdier lift arms and larger connector pins. [2]

7. Clove hitch - Wikipedia

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   The clove hitch is an ancient type of knot, made of two successive single hitches [1]: 283 tied around an object. It is most effectively used to secure a middle section of rope to an object it crosses over, [ 1 ] : 213 such as a line on a fencepost.