A hitch which to secure to a ring.
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HITCH
Temporary fastening of rope to a ring, pole or hook
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CAT'S PAW
1) A hitch made in a rope. 2) A light current of air on the surface of the water.
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IN STOPS
A flag or sail furled and secured with a weak thread or loose hitch so it can be released by a sharp pull.
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ROLLING HITCH
A hitch that will slip easily in only one direction and can be used as a brake on the fall of a halyard.
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SHEEP-SHANK
A hitch used to temporarily shorten a rope or isolate damage.
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BELAY
To secure a rope by winding on a pin or cleat
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OUTRIGGER
A spar extended from side of ship to help secure mast
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BATTEN DOWN
Secure hatches and loose objects both within the hull and on deck.
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GASKET
A rope used to secure a sail (particularly the topsail) when stowed
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SECURE
To make fast.
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