![]() ![]() Runs through the bullnose and controls aft movement and assists the breast lines. BondingĪ liquid coating that increases abrasion resistance and prevents water absorption. BollardĪ round heavy post for securing lines sometimes on a boat but usually on a pier. This produces a lighter, less expensive and less strong rope, size for size, than standard polypropylene also called foamed filament. Monofilament polypropylene into which is blown a special gas during extrusion. Also a die of steel in the form of a tube of a desired diameter into which yarns are fed to be formed into a strand of rope. The rope runs over the sheave set between the two shells (cheeks) of the block. BlockĪ pulley there are many kinds - single, double, snatch, cheek, etc. ![]() BlendĪ combination of rope mix of different synthetic fibers to form one rope. Used to give mechanical advantage when lifting or pulling heavy weights. In tying knots or splicing, refers to the end opposite the end in use. BittĪ post or pair of posts with or without a crossbar (norman) for securing heavy lines usually in the bow of a boat. Binder TwineĪ twine used in binding and for other utility purposes most commonly of natural fibers - jute, sisal, etc. BightĪ loop made in any part of a rope, line or chain. BendĪ knot used to join two ends or two separate ropes together. Single ply twine, usually of sisal or polypropylene, used by farmers for tying bales of hay. Running backstays are rigged on both sides of the boat and are set up or slacked off depending on the point of sailing. BackstayĪ stay to keep a mast from leaning forward. Back SpliceĪ method to finish off the end of a rope by burying the end back into the center for braids or splicing the strands back into the body of a twisted rope. Small diameter cord used for many utility purposes most commonly a cotton braid with stretch resistant fiber core. Rope with a thimble spliced into one end for attaching an anchor. Alaskan King Crab LineĪ specialty rope of various materials used in King Crab fishing. ![]() Leads aft from the ship and keeps the ship from moving forward. Acceleration StressĪdditional stress placed on rope due to increasing the velocity of load. The degree to which a fiber or rope is able to withstand surface wear and rubbing due to motion against other fibers (internal abrasion) or an external surface (external abrasion). The abaca is also grown in Central America, Sumatara and Borneo. A species of banana plant grown almost exclusively in the Philippines the fiber of which is processed to become Manila rope. ![]()
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