A hitch is a type of knot used for binding rope to an object.
Physical theory of hitches edit
A simple mathematical theory of hitches has been proposed by Bayman[1] and extended by Maddocks and Keller.[2] It makes predictions that are approximately correct when tested empirically.[3]
Alphabetical list of hitch knots edit
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| Adjustable grip hitch | A simple and useful friction hitch which may easily be shifted up and down the rope while slack. | 
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| Alternate ring hitching | A type of ringbolt hitching formed with a series of alternate left and right hitches made around a ring | 
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| Anchor bend | A knot used for attaching a rope to a ring | 
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| Bale sling hitch | A knot which traditionally uses a continuous loop of strap to form a cow hitch around an object in order to hoist or lower it. | 
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| Barrel hitch | The "barrel hitch" and "barrel sling," named for their use in hoisting cargo aboard ships, are a simple yet effective way to suspend an object. | 
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| Becket hitch | Any hitch that is made on an eye loop, i.e. on a becket. | 
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| Blackwall hitch | A temporary means of attaching a rope to a hook. | 
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| Blake's hitch | A friction hitch commonly used by arborists and tree climbers as an ascending knot. | 
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| Boom hitch | A rather robust and secure method of attaching a line, or rope to a fixed object like a pipe, post, or sail boom | 
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| Bottom-loaded release hitch | ||
| Buntline hitch | A knot used for attaching a rope to an object. It is formed by passing the working end around an object, then making a clove hitch around the rope's standing part, taking care that the turns of the clove hitch progress towards the object rather than away from it. | 
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| Cat's paw | A knot used for connecting a rope to an object. | 
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| Chain hitch | A knot used to connect a rope to a cylindrical object. Similar to the marline hitch, but formed with successive Clove hitch knots. | 
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| Clinging clara | ||
| Clove hitch | A clove hitch is two successive half-hitches around an object. | 
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| Continuous ring hitching | A series of identical hitches made around a ring | 
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| Cow hitch variant | ||
| Cow hitch with toggle | ||
| Cow hitch | A hitch knot used to attach a rope to an object. | 
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| Double overhand noose | A hitch knot used to bind a rope to a carabiner. | 
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| Farrimond friction hitch | A quick release adjustable friction hitch for use on lines under tension. | 
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| Garda hitch | A ratcheting knot commonly used in climbing and mountaineering | 
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| Gripping Sailor's hitch | A secure, jam-proof hitch used to tie one rope to another, or a rope to a pole, boom, spar, etc., when the pull is lengthwise along the object. | 
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| Ground-line hitch | A type of knot used to attach a rope to an object. | 
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| Half hitch | A simple overhand knot, where the working end of a line is brought over and under the standing part. | 
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| Halter hitch | A type of knot used to connect a rope to an object. | 
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| Highpoint hitch | A type of knot used to attach a rope to an object. | 
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| Highwayman's hitch | A quick-release draw loop knot used for temporarily securing a rope that will need to be released easily and cleanly. | 
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| Hitching tie | A simple knot used to tie off stuff sacks that allows quick access as it unties quickly. | 
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| Icicle hitch | A knot that is excellent for connecting to a post when weight is applied to an end running parallel to the post in a specific direction. | 
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| Killick hitch | A type of hitch knot used to attach a rope to oddly shaped objects. | 
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| Knute hitch | A knot used to attach a lanyard of small stuff to a marlingspike or other tool. | |
| Lighterman's hitch | A knot ideal for heavy towing, or making fast to a post, bollard, or winch. | |
| Magnus hitch | A knot used to attach a rope to a rod, pole, or other rope. | 
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| Marline Hitching | A knot used to attach a rope to a cylindrical object. Similar in appearance to the Chain Hitch, but a succession of overhand knots. | 
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| Marlinespike hitch | A temporary knot used to attach a rod to a rope in order to form a handle. | 
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| Midshipman's hitch | An adjustable loop knot for use on lines under tension. | 
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| Munter hitch | A simple knot, commonly used by climbers and cavers as part of a life-lining or belay system | 
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| Ossel hitch | A knot used to attach a rope or line to an object. | 
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| Palomar knot | A knot that is used for securing a fishing line to a fishing lure, snap or swivel. | 
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| Pile hitch | A kind of hitch, which is a knot used for attaching rope to a pole or other structure. | 
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| Pipe hitch | A hitch-type knot used to secure smooth cylindrical objects. | 
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| Prusik knot | A friction hitch or knot used to put a loop of cord around a rope, applied in climbing, canyoneering, mountaineering, caving, rope rescue, and by arborists. | 
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| Reverse half hitches | ||
| Round hitch | ||
| Round turn and two half-hitches | 
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| Sailor's hitch | A secure, jam-proof hitch. | 
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| Siberian hitch | A knot used to attach a rope to an object. | 
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| Slippery hitch | A knot used to attach a line to a rod or bar. | 
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| Snell knot | A hitch knot used to attach an eyed fishing hook to fishing line. | |
| Snuggle hitch | A modification of the clove hitch | 
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| Taut-line hitch | An adjustable loop knot for use on lines under tension. |
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| Tensionless hitch | An anchor knot used for repealing or rope rescue. | |
| Timber hitch | A knot used to attach a single length of rope to a cylindrical object. | 
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| Trilene knot | A multi-purpose fishing knot that can be used for attaching monofilament line to hooks, swivels and lures. | |
| Trucker's hitch | A compound knot commonly used for securing loads on trucks or trailers. | 
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| Tugboat hitch | An easy release knot ideal for heavy towing. | |
| Two half-hitches | A type of knot, specifically a binding knot or hitch knot. | 
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| Uni knot | A multi purpose fishing knot that can be used for attaching the fishing line to the arbor of a reel, for joining lines, and for attaching lures, snaps, and swivels. | 
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See also edit
References edit
- ^ Bayman, "Theory of hitches," Am J Phys, 45 (1977) 185
- ^ Maddocks, J.H. and Keller, J. B., "Ropes in Equilibrium," SIAM J Appl. Math., 47 (1987), pp. 1185-1200.
- ^ http://www.lightandmatter.com/article/knots.html
