Ropework, the Glossary
Ropework or marlinespike seamanship are umbrella terms for a skillset spanning the use, maintenance, and repair of rope.[1]
Table of Contents
16 relations: Adhesive tape, Age of Sail, Aglet, Aramid, Common whipping, Constrictor knot, Knot, Lashing (ropework), Marlinspike, Nylon, Polyester, Rope, Rope splicing, Sailor, Synthetic fiber, Whipping knot.
Adhesive tape
Adhesive tape is one of many varieties of backing materials coated with an adhesive.
See Ropework and Adhesive tape
Age of Sail
The Age of Sail is a period in European history that lasted at the latest from the mid-16th (or mid-15th) to the mid-19th centuries, in which the dominance of sailing ships in global trade and warfare culminated, particularly marked by the introduction of naval artillery, and ultimately reached its highest extent at the advent of the analogue Age of Steam. Ropework and Age of Sail are Maritime culture.
Aglet
An aglet or aiglet is a small sheath, often made of plastic or metal, attached at each end of a shoelace, a cord, or a drawstring.
Aramid
Aramid fibers, short for aromatic polyamide, are a class of heat-resistant and strong synthetic fibers.
Common whipping
The common whipping is the simplest type of whipping knot, a series of knots intended to stop a rope from unravelling.
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Constrictor knot
The constrictor knot is one of the most effective binding knots.
See Ropework and Constrictor knot
Knot
A knot is an intentional complication in cordage which may be practical or decorative, or both.
Lashing (ropework)
A lashing is an arrangement of rope, wire, or webbing with linking device used to secure and fasten two or more items together in a somewhat rigid manner.
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Marlinspike
A marlinspike (sometimes spelled marlin spike, marlinespike, or marlingspike) is a tool used in marine ropework.
Nylon
Nylon is a family of synthetic polymers with amide backbones, usually linking aliphatic or semi-aromatic groups.
Polyester
Polyester is a category of polymers that contain one or two ester linkages in every repeat unit of their main chain.
Rope
A rope is a group of yarns, plies, fibres, or strands that are twisted or braided together into a larger and stronger form.
Rope splicing
Rope splicing in ropework is the forming of a semi-permanent joint between two ropes or two parts of the same rope by partly untwisting and then interweaving their strands.
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Sailor
A sailor, seaman, mariner, or seafarer is a person who works aboard a watercraft as part of its crew, and may work in any one of a number of different fields that are related to the operation and maintenance of a ship.
Synthetic fiber
Synthetic fibers or synthetic fibres (in British English; see spelling differences) are fibers made by humans through chemical synthesis, as opposed to natural fibers that are directly derived from living organisms, such as plants (like cotton) or fur from animals.
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Whipping knot
A whipping knot or whipping is a binding of twine or whipcord around the end of a rope to prevent its natural tendency to fray.
See Ropework and Whipping knot
References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ropework
Also known as Marlinespike Seamanship, Marlinspike seamanship, Marlinspiking.