| Knots and Ropework - MSN Encarta (1191 words) |
 | Knots used to attach one rope to another or to attach a rope to an object are known as bends and hitches. |
| The square knot, also known as the reef knot because of its use in tying reefs in ships' sails (that is, reducing the area of the sail), is believed to be the oldest of all practical knots and is one of the most useful. |
| The loops of the square bow knot are parallel to the standing part of the knot, whereas the loops of the granny bow knot are perpendicular to the standing part. |
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