half hitch
noun[C]
uk/ˌhɑːf ˈhɪtʃ/us/ˌhæf ˈhɪtʃ/atypeofknotoftentiedaround anobjectinpairs, with twohalfhitchesmaking aclovehitch:
半扣结，半结，半挽结Helashedtheboatto theplatformwith ahastyhalfhitch.他匆忙地用半挽结把小船系到舷梯上。
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- Using butcher'stwine,tieup theroast, using asimpleslipknotfinishedwith ahalfhitchevery 3inches.
- Take ahalfhitchinyourropeandplaceit over theheadof thehorsewhere thebridlebrowbandsits.
- Itiedasplitropebowline, with ahalfhitchor two on thetagend just for goodmeasure.
- Thehalfhitchisattractiveto theeyeand so is useddecoratively.
Fastening and tying
- anchor
- bale
- be locked togetheridiom
- belay
- boardsomethingup
- bolt
- bound
- bowline
- granny knot
- harness
- hobble
- hogtie
- knotted
- stake
- strapsomeonein
- strapsomethingup
- tack
- tapesomethingup
- tether
- tiesomeonedown