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The meaning of rope vs line?
Line is a nautical term for a rope. But a rope can be a line attached on only one end in normal use. The bell rope, the bucket rope, the tiller rope, the bolt rope, check rope, foot rope, monkey rope, and the dip rope.
Is knot an adjective?
No. The word knot is a noun, meaning a twist in a rope. The unit of speed 'knot' means "nautical mile per hour."
What does 'belay that' mean?
"Belay that" is a nautical term meaning hold off, or wait. It comes from the use of a "belaying pin" -- a wooden rod inserted into a rail, around which you wrap the end of a rope to hold that rope tight in position -- to "hold it right there". "Belay my last" would be "hold off on what I just said". "Belay that, mates!" would be "hold off on what your doing for a moment, guys". Colorful language the old salts had, no?
Km to nautical mile?
I nautical mile = 1.852 kilometres.
How much chain and rope would you need for a 7.5kg Bruce anchor?
It depends on how deep the water is you are anchoring in. If you use all chain then multiply the depth by 3 and add enough extra chain to reach from the water surface to your cleat. If you use all rope then multiply the depth by 5 and add enough rope to reach from the water to your cleat.
The meaning of rope vs line?
Line is a nautical term for a rope. But a rope can be a line attached on only one end in normal use. The bell rope, the bucket rope, the tiller rope, the bolt rope, check rope, foot rope, monkey rope, and the dip rope.
What is used to haul up heavy weight on a rope?
you use your tutti
Non-jamming nautical knot for shortening a rope?
SHEEPSHANK
What is a heavy gold chain called?
Rope
What is the best jump rope?
The best kind of jump rope is one that is quite heavy (eg. not hollow and made of plastic not rope). I sometimes use my dog's leash since it's hard to find one of these jumping ropes at the store.
Something heavy when pushed and something light when pulled?
A rope on a pulley (although technically you can't push the rope)
When someone calls you a rope what does it mean?
There are a number of things a person may mean when they call you a rope. They may mean that you are strong or that you are common.
What is the definition of the term belay?
The term 'belay' means to make something secure. It can be used in nautical terms winding rope around a pin or when a mountaineer is securing their rope around a rock.
Can you use wire rope blocks with nylon rope?
Yeah you can. It's better to use the plastic blockers that come on the rope, But it won't hurt your rope to use wire blocks.
Nautical terms and phrases used by sailors?
what use of relevant nautical terms
Uses of single pulley?
it can help by pulling heavy loads using a rope
When do you use nautical and statute in life?
Measurement of distance, Nautical Miles, Statute Miles.
