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MATTHEW WALKER KNOT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ropemaking
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Matthew Walker knot 1, record 1, English, Matthew%20Walker%20knot
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Begin by taking the first strand lying nearest to the right. Pass it around the body or standing part of the rope and up under its own part, forming an overhand knot. Then take the center strand and repeat the same move. The last strand on the left is also tucked. 2, record 1, English, - Matthew%20Walker%20knot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Among all the useful knots, the Matthew Walker knot is the neatest for the cowboy's rope, either as a rear terminal or as the end knot in a common hondaloop. It often is used by sailors and others for the same purposes as the wall-and-crown knot. It was named after its inventor, a sailor. 3, record 1, English, - Matthew%20Walker%20knot
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Corderie
- Armement et gréement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nœud de ride
1, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20ride
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Matthew Walker simple 2, record 1, French, Matthew%20Walker%20simple
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entourer le cordage avec le premier toron et, avec celui-ci effectuer un demi-nœud; prendre le second toron et le passer sous le premier en le faisant sortir dans sa propre boucle pour obtenir également un demi-nœud. Faire de même avec les torons suivants; chaque bout sort alors vers le haut. Souquer le nœud en agissant sur chaque toron dans leur ordre respectif et faire ainsi le tour à plusieurs reprises. 2, record 1, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20ride
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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