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The '''clove hitch''' is a type of [[knot]]. It consists of two identical [[ | The '''clove hitch''' is a type of [[knot]]. It consists of two identical [[half hitch]]es made successively around an object. It is most effective used as a [[crossing knot]]. Although it can be used as a [[binding (knot)|binding]] knot, it is not particularly secure in that role.<ref name="ashley224">Clifford W. Ashley, ''The Ashley Book of Knots'' (New York: Doubleday, 1944), 224.</ref> A clove hitch made around the standing part of the line is known as either [[Two half-hitches]] or [[Buntline hitch]], depending on whether half-hitches progress away or towards the hitched object. | ||
Used as a traditional hitch, that is loading only one end, the clove hitch is liable to slip. It requires a load in each direction in order to be effective, such as when being used as a crossing knot. It should not be relied on with rope that is thin or very slippery, as it can work itself loose, especially under a swinging or rotating load. It can also jam and become difficult to untie under some situations. | Used as a traditional hitch, that is loading only one end, the clove hitch is liable to slip. It requires a load in each direction in order to be effective, such as when being used as a crossing knot. It should not be relied on with rope that is thin or very slippery, as it can work itself loose, especially under a swinging or rotating load. It can also jam and become difficult to untie under some situations. | ||
