A heaving line knot[1] is a family of knots which are used for adding weight to the end of a rope, to make the rope easier to throw. In nautical use, a heaving line knot is often tied to the end of a messenger line, which is then used for pulling a larger rope, such as a hawser. There are several distinct knots which all share the common name, heaving line knot.[1] The monkey fist is a well-known heaving line knot.

Heaving line knot
CategoryStopper
ReleasingNon-jamming
Typical useTo serve as a weight, making a rope easier to throw
ABoK#538[1]
Stopper knot[2]
NamesStopper knot[2], Franciscan knot,[3] monk's knot,[3] Heaving line knot[3]
CategoryStopper
RelatedStevedore knot, Double overhand knot
ReleasingNon-jamming
Typical useTo serve as a weight, making a rope easier to throw
ABoK#2004

Tying Heaving line knot

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Tying Stopper knot

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Make a bight in the tail end of the rope. Wrap the working end around the tail toward the bight end, with multiple turns. Complete the knot by passing the tail end through the bight loop.

Similar knots

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Budsworth, Clifford W. Ashley, with amendments by Geoffrey (1993). The Ashley book of knots. New York: Doubleday. p. 88. ISBN 9780385425544.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Des Pawson. Handbook of Knots, 2004 — ISBN 1-4053-0467-7
  3. ^ a b c Owen Peter (1993) knots. p14. ISBN 9781561382255"
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