be used frequently, a permanent whipping should beused.KNOTS, BENDS, AND HITCHESExcept among seamen, the word knot is ordinarilyused as an all-inclusive term, covering the more specificuse of knots plus bends and hitches. Even seamen find ithard to clearly define the terms knot, bend, and hitchbecause their functions overlap like the bowline knotand many other instances. In general, however, theterms may be defined as follows:Knots. Knots are used to form eyes or to secure a cord orline around an object, such as a package. In otherwords, the line is bent to itself.Hitches. Hitches are used to bend a line to or around anobject, such as a ring, spar, or stanchion.Bends. Bends are used to secure two lines together.All Navy personnel should know the square knot,bowline, single- and double-becket bends, round turnand two half hitches, and clove hitch. Navy personnelshould know when these knots, bends, and hitches areused. Before reading further, look at figure 7-15, whichshows a few terms that make it easier for you tounderstand the following procedures.Square KnotThe square knot, also known as the reef knot fromits use in reefing sails, is quickly and easily made andhas a great many uses. It will not slip, but it can jamunder heavy strain. It can be loosened, however, bypulling on first one and then the other end. Figure 7-16shows steps in making a square knot.7-15Student Notes:Figure 7-15.—Elements of knots, bends, and hitches.Figure 7-16.—Square knot.
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