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TIMBER HITCH [2 records]

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Record 1 2017-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Outfitting of Ships
DEF

A knot that is made by passing the end of a line around an object and twisting it back on itself, is used to secure a line (as to a log or spar), and is often supplemented by a half hitch to aid in towing and lifting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armement et gréement
DEF

Nœud coulant qui se maintient par le frottement du bout tourné en spirale sur lui-même. Sert pour saisir et traîner un espar, pour hisser un objet de poids moyen, etc.

Key term(s)
  • demi-clé bois

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Deck Department (Naval Forces)
  • Transport of Wood
  • Materials Handling
DEF

A method of securing a rope round a spar by taking the standing part of a rope round the spar with a half hitch round itself and the end tucked three or four times round its own part. This forms a running, but self-jamming, eye.

CONT

The Timber Hitch is very convenient for hoisting boards and timbers, as it cannot jam and may be instantly loosened. If timber is to be hoisted on end the Timber Hitch is made with the end of the rope below the center of the timber and then a Half Hitch is added in the standing part at the upper end of the timber.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Service du pont (Forces navales)
  • Transport du bois
  • Manutention
DEF

Nœud coulant qui se maintient par le frottement du bout tourné en spirale sur lui-même. Sert pour saisir et traîner un espar, ou pour hisser un objet de poids moyen.

Spanish

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