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Knot Tying & Ropework
A knot is simply a connection in a of rope formed either by passing one free end through a loop and drawing it tight or by entwining or tying together pieces of rope.
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How does the strength of rope get stronger as you add strands?
Any force given will be equally divided to each strand. Hence greater is possible.
One arm is pulling you out of the water. Then a second arm is offered. Do the two arms pull better than the one arm? Generalize to the rope.
What does the knot placement on the apron of a dirndl represent?
A dirndl is a type of apron commonly seen in attire worn by German women. If the knot is tied on the left side, it indicates that the woman is single. If it is tied on the right side, it indicates that she is married, engaged or has a significant other. Great question. It's fun to learn about different cultures!
How do you make bracelets out of three pieces of thread?
u should take three pieces of thread ( if u want to make your bracelet pretty and with colors u want pick pretty colors.)
1) put the three piecs
of thread together and at the top, make a not
2) the twirl the the pices.
if u want to make them small twirl it hard. if u want to make it lose then twirl it loosely)
3) after u twirl it u fold the thread and then twirl it again.
4) If your hand is small then u should fold it again and twirl it. but if your hand is large don't fold it again. Ask someone to rap it around our and tie it.
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dont
use net fabir,
if u do ull
be able to waer
it a short time because your hand will icth.
Plus u can make one for your freinds
and if u want u can add breads if u twirl it small enough.
Can knots exist in a rope that is taut?
Yes, but a knot that is present inline in a taut rope weakens the rope. No rope or line should be used with a knot in it for this reason.
Just draw a line... not a straight line, but a curvy one...
Some people would draw two parallel curvy lines, with equally-spaced diagonal lines between, to represent the 'twist' of the rope.
When you tie your shoes, that's a 'granny knot' Some folks make it a 'square knot'. There are probably only about twenty basic knots, but when combined, can make about 3,000 knots. I recently found an old encyclopedia of knots, published in 1944, called 'Ashley's Book of Knots' -it took Mr. Ashley 11 years to compile it!
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What does unfurled and rigged mean?
Unfurled and rigged means that they have "rigged" the boat, meaning put the masts up, and set the boat up so it is reads to go, and unfurled meaning unrolling the sails.
Risking presumption, I think you mean the Gordian Knot, which was a seemingly unsolvable problem, solved by a bold stroke.
The Clinch Knot is generally used for fishing or fly-fishing. It is used to tie on the lure, jig, hook, or fly.
The most secure knot to use when tying up a horse is called the Quick Release Knot.
It is very simple, and one of the easiest to learn. It is handy in the way that you can simply grab the end of the rope and pull, and the knot in the rope will release immediantly.
For info on how to tie this knot, try here: http://www.newrider.com/Starting_Out/Getting_Ready/quick_release_knot.html
What is the overhand knot used for on a ship?
While not as effective as the figure-eight knot in this application, the overhand knot is used as a 'stop-knot' at the free end of a line, to prevent its' slippage through the eyes of pulleys, and to give the sailor 'one last chance' to catch the line before it pays out.
How do you put a Gordian Knot back together?
Alexander (subsequently known as Alexander the Great) cut it with a sword!
-And subsequently ruled Asia!
Which ships captain started using knots?
strings knots and wood ben used before the ships, many countrys develope vary kids off tools using the strigs knots and wood along the history captain had contact with many cultures and learn all kinds off aplication usinf strigs, knot and wood, that knowledge made the ship more efficient one good exemple is the barrel knot used to load barrel into ship.
What is a soul centered trinity knot?
In Celtic art, the Knotwork Interlace refers to the interconnection of life and humankind's place within the universe. Common knots include the Trinity knot, thought to represent the Holy Trinity or the Triple Gods/Goddesses of the ancient Celts; and the Lover's Knot, representing 2 together as one.
Hope this helps!
