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half hitch

 

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Noun half hitch has 1 sense
  1. half hitch - a knot used to fasten a rope temporarily to an object; usually tied double
    --1 is a kind of
    knot

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Half Hitch

Description:

A half hitch refers to a simple knot that is commonly used in various activities like camping, fishing, and sailing. It is created by making a loop with a rope and then passing the end of the rope through the loop. The half hitch knot is known for its versatility and is primarily used to secure objects temporarily.

Usage:

Noun (Knot):

In knotting, a half hitch is a quick and easy way to temporarily fasten a rope to an object.

Example sentence: He used a half hitch to secure the tarp to the tree branch.


Noun (Movement):

In dance, a half hitch refers to a step where one leg is lifted and bent at the knee and then swiftly lowered again.

Example sentence: The dancer executed a perfect half hitch during the performance.


Verb:

In fishing, to half hitch means to attach a piece of bait firmly to the fishing line by making a half hitch knot.

Example sentence: He quickly half hitched the worm to his fishing line.

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