stopper knot - A knot used in the end of a line to prevent the end from running through a block or other narrow space. Stopper knots prevent a line that slips from unthreading itself and getting lost.
stopper knot: any knot used to prevent a line from running out through a block or fair-lead. storm: a range of winds from 48 to 63 knots; the generic term for severe foul weather. stow: to put away or to store onboard.
Figure Eight Knot - [image] - A stopper knot in the form of a figure eight, placed in the end of a line to prevent the line from passing through a grommet, block, or other fitting.
Figure Eight knot - A stopper knot for the end of the rope
fix -- the determined boat's position
Flake to- To lay a rope or chain upand down on the deck so the whole length is exposed.
A set of parrel beads is formed from small balls, size depending on the application, threaded on a piece of small line and secured with a stopper knot at each end[2].
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 See also: Secure, Set, Line, Knot, Sailing
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