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* Used mainly to make a temporary eye in a line. | * Used mainly to make a temporary eye in a line. | ||
* Commonly used in sailing small craft, for example to fasten a [[halyard]] to the head of a sail. | * Commonly used in sailing small craft, for example to fasten a [[halyard]] to the head of a sail. | ||
* The | * The Federal Aviation Administration recommends the bowline knot for tying down light aircraft. | ||
* Commonly referred to as the rescue knot because it can be tied around oneself one-handed, and is used to lift people out of dangerous situations. | * Commonly referred to as the rescue knot because it can be tied around oneself one-handed, and is used to lift people out of dangerous situations. | ||
* Used by climbers - though less popular now than it once was - see below. | * Used by climbers - though less popular now than it once was - see below. | ||