racking bend

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Synonyms: raking bond

Antonyms: raking bond

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Noun

1. a type of [[bend]] [[knot]] used to join the ends of two lines or ropes of very different thicknesses. The finer cord is woven between the two stands of a [[bight]] or loop of the thicker rope, and pulled tight after each pass. Racking like this forms the basis for many other bends and knots.

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