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Sheepshank
Sheepshank meaning
A type of knot which is useful for shortening a rope or taking up slack without cutting it.
Synonyms of Sheepshank
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Sheepshank style loop This version of the knot uses a sheepshank -like construction, in this kind of application also known as a bell ringer's knot, to form the loop.
An alternative method for quickly constructing a sheepshank is as follows: * Create a simple loop in the rope, so that the (left) leading end is on top of the (right) trailing end of the loop.
Different sources show slight variations in the way the sheepshank portion is formed and dressed.
However, this knot may be made secure by adding a Half Hitch by using the top bight of the Sheepshank.
Though the name's a little different, the Sheepshank described above is shown in Figure 79. *Scouting Resources.
To perform a kamikaze knot, a sheepshank is first constructed.
Use Although certainly not invented by him this variant of the sheepshank knot appeared in an episode of the TV show Man Vs Wild.