Killick hitch

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NamesKillick hitch, Kelleg hitch, Timber Hitch and a Half Hitch
CategoryHitch
Typical useAttach a rope to an oddly shaped object.
Killick hitch
NamesKillick hitch, Kelleg hitch, Timber Hitch and a Half Hitch
CategoryHitch
RelatedTimber hitch
Typical useAttach a rope to an oddly shaped object.
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The killick hitch /ˈkɪlɪk/ is a type of hitch knot used to attach a rope to oddly shaped objects.[1]:32 It is a combination of a timber hitch tied in conjunction with a half hitch [1]:23 which is added to lend support and stability when pulling or hoisting the object.[2]

A killick is "a small anchor or weight for mooring a boat, sometimes consisting of a stone secured by pieces of wood".[3]

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