Single hitch
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| Single hitch | |
|---|---|
| Category | hitch |
| Origin | Ancient |
| Related | half hitch, overhand knot |
| Releasing | Non-jamming |
| Typical use | Used effectively to form many other knots. |
| Caveat | Spills, unreliable as a hitch used on its own. |
A Single hitch is a type of knot. This hitch is actually an overhand knot tied around or through an object.