Killick hitch
Encyclopedia
The killick hitch is a type of hitch knot used to attach a rope
to oddly shaped objects. This knot, also known as the kelleg hitch, is an alteration of the timber hitch
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the anchor is more easily moved than with other methods.
Rope
A rope is a length of fibres, twisted or braided together to improve strength for pulling and connecting. It has tensile strength but is too flexible to provide compressive strength...
to oddly shaped objects. This knot, also known as the kelleg hitch, is an alteration of the timber hitch
Timber hitch
The timber hitch is a knot used to attach a single length of rope to a piece of wood. This knot is easily undone after use.To make the knot, pass the rope completely around the wood. Pass the running end around the standing part, then through the loop that you have just formed. Make three turns...
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Use and history
The killick hitch is used to anchor small boats, usually by using some odd shaped heavy object. It has common use among oystering ships becausethe anchor is more easily moved than with other methods.