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Record 1 2024-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ropemaking
  • Outfitting of Ships
CONT

The marline hitch is a ... knot commonly employed to secure long bundles ... Known for its self-tightening properties when force is applied, the marline hitch utilizes a series of overhand knots to maintain a firm grip on the object being tied, ensuring that it stays in place and holds the surrounding knots securely.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Corderie
  • Armement et gréement
CONT

La demi-clé à transfiler sert à lier de longs objets de structures, tels que des voiles, des hamacs et des tauds. L'extrémité du cordage est passée au travers de chaque demi-clé, immobilisant cette partie contre l'objet.

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