clove hitch

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

a bend formed by two half hitches in the same direction, used to make a line fast to a spar or to a larger rope; it will not slip

Equivalents

Españolballestrinque

Françaisnœud de batelier nœud de cabestan

DeutschMastwurf

5 more languages

Catalàballestrinca nus de pardal

Danskdobbelt halvstik

Suomisiansorkka

Nederlandsmastworp

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

clove hook clove lilli pilli clove pink Clovelly Cloven cloven foot

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