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To: DiogenesLamp

I did a search and learned that a similar knot to the noose is used to raise & lower sails on boats. It is also used for couple of other reasons in boating, though I can’t remember what, as I’m lucky to remember reading it was used to raise and lower sails in sailing.


85 posted on 06/24/2020 3:59:50 PM PDT by This I Wonder32460 (Stay Calm & MAGA On!)
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To: This I Wonder32460

Not surprised. I believe people who sail use a lot of knots. I think it used to be a thing for sailors to know knots. :)


87 posted on 06/24/2020 4:05:30 PM PDT by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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To: This I Wonder32460

A bowline is used to tie sheet lines to a foresail clew. I can’t think of any know similar to a noose in sailing — but I don’t sail anymore.


110 posted on 06/24/2020 6:20:00 PM PDT by Romulus
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