butterfly knot
The 'butterfly knot' is a versatile knot commonly used in climbing and mountaineering for creating secure anchor points and handling multi-directional loads.
Definition
B2Climbing
(technical)A knot used to create a secure loop in the middle of a rope, providing an anchor point.
Example
- He tied a butterfly knot to set up a secure anchor point on the climbing route.
C1Rope Work
(technical)A knot that isolates a damaged section of rope, allowing the rest of the rope to be safely used.
Example
- By using a butterfly knot, they managed to bypass the frayed section of the rope.
C1Rescue Operations
(technical)A symmetrical knot that can handle loads from multiple directions, often used in rescue scenarios.
Example
- The rescue team used a butterfly knot to distribute the load evenly during the operation.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "butterfly knot":
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