Sir Knots-A-Lot of Knotingham: Glossary

Bight: A loop or slack curve in a rope.

Lead: The direction in which a rope runs.

Parachute Cord: A military grade of cord made primarily for use in construction of parachutes. Commonly called 550 Cord, Paracord, or Parachute Cord it is a tightly twisted core of 5 to 8 nylon strands covered by a braded outer sheath covering of woven nylon.

WARNING

Rope, and the sports associated with rope, can be dangerous. Wrongly handled, gripped, or tied, rope can kill, maim, or burn. You could be the victim! So, handle rope with care, inspect and test any knot you tie, and respect any rope subject to a heavy load, e.g., a rope controlling a large sail, a mooring rope when you are docking or berthing, and especially your own climbing rope.

Never try to control a heavily loaded rope or fishing line with your bare hands. Control rope by taking two or more turns round a winch, cleat, or post, and use appropriate equipment for fishing line. It is unfortunate, but true, that the danger associated with heavily loaded rope or fishing line is commonly learned by experience, which is often very painful and could be lethal.

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