Knots/Components

Components

 * Bight
 * The center part of a length of rope, string, or yarn as opposed to the ends.
 * A "bight" is any curved section, slack part, or loop between the ends of a rope.
 * The phrase "in the bight" implies a U-shaped section of rope is itself being used in making a knot. Many knots can be tied either with the end or in the bight.


 * Bitter end
 * This is a commonly misused term, meaning the end of the line at the bitts. A bitt is a metal block with a crosspin used for tying lines to, found on docks.


 * Loop :A full circle formed by passing the working end over itself. Note that the term 'loop' is also used to refer to a category of knots (see 'Categories' below).
 * Elbow :Two crossing points created by an extra twist in a loop.
 * Standing end
 * The end of the rope not involved in making the knot, often shown as unfinished.


 * Standing part
 * Section of line between knot and the standing end.


 * Turn
 * A turn or single turn is a single pass behind or through an object.
 * A round turn is the complete encirclement of an object; requires two passes.
 * Two round turns circles the object twice; requires three passes.


 * Working end
 * The active end of a line used in making the knot. May also be called the 'running end'.


 * Working part
 * Section of line between knot and the working end.