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| image = Cowhitch.png | | image = Cowhitch.png | ||
| name = Cow hitch | | name = Cow hitch | ||
| − | | names = Lark's head, Lark's foot, Girth hitch, Ring hitch, Lanyard hitch | + | | names = Lark's head, Lark's foot, Girth hitch, Ring hitch, Lanyard hitch, Baggage Tag Loop |
| type = hitch | | type = hitch | ||
| strength = | | strength = | ||
| origin = Unknown | | origin = Unknown | ||
| − | | related = The [[Cat's paw (knot)|Cat's paw hitch]] is similar, but with | + | | related = The [[Cat's paw (knot)|Cat's paw hitch]] is similar, but with the standing parts broght two or more times through the bight. |
| releasing = Non-jamming | | releasing = Non-jamming | ||
| uses = Tying a rope to a ring or pole | | uses = Tying a rope to a ring or pole | ||
| caveat = Will fail unless equal tension is applied to both of the standing parts of the rope. | | caveat = Will fail unless equal tension is applied to both of the standing parts of the rope. | ||
| + | | abok_number= #244 | ||
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The '''cow hitch''' is a [[knot]] (specifically, a [[hitch]]). The cow hitch comprises two [[Half hitch|half-hitches]] tied in opposing directions. | The '''cow hitch''' is a [[knot]] (specifically, a [[hitch]]). The cow hitch comprises two [[Half hitch|half-hitches]] tied in opposing directions. | ||
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# Pull both standing parts of the rope through the bight. | # Pull both standing parts of the rope through the bight. | ||
| − | + | The cow hitch is often used to connect loop-ended [[lanyard]]s to handheld electronic equipment, since it can be tied without access to the ends of the fastening loop. | |
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Revision as of 22:01, 28 January 2007
Template:Knot-details The cow hitch is a knot (specifically, a hitch). The cow hitch comprises two half-hitches tied in opposing directions.
When both the standing parts of the rope are available, the cow hitch can be tied in the following manner:
- Form a bight and pass it through the ring from the underneath.
- Pull the head of the bight downwards, and reach through it, grabbing both standing parts of the rope.
- Pull both standing parts of the rope through the bight.
The cow hitch is often used to connect loop-ended lanyards to handheld electronic equipment, since it can be tied without access to the ends of the fastening loop.
