Which term describes joining two ropes or knots together?

Which term describes joining two ropes or knots together?

• A. Bend
• B. Bite
• C. Hitch
• D. Knot

Answer: (A)

Joining two ropes or the ends of two ropes is done with a bend. A bend is a knot specifically designed to unite two lines so they act as one longer rope. A hitch attaches a rope to an object, not to another rope. A knot is the broad term for tying rope in many different ways, not necessarily to join two lengths. A loop or curved section of rope is called a bight (not used to describe joining two ropes). So the term that describes joining two ropes or knots together is a bend.

Joining two ropes or the ends of two ropes is done with a bend. A bend is a knot specifically designed to unite two lines so they act as one longer rope. A hitch attaches a rope to an object, not to another rope. A knot is the broad term for tying rope in many different ways, not necessarily to join two lengths. A loop or curved section of rope is called a bight (not used to describe joining two ropes). So the term that describes joining two ropes or knots together is a bend.