cow hitch
"Cow hitch" is a versatile knot used for attaching ropes to objects, commonly known as "Lark's Head" or "Lanyard Hitch."
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Definition
B2General
(technical)A knot used to attach a rope to an object, made of two half-hitches tied in opposite directions.
Example
- The cow hitch is often used for light-duty applications.
B2Animal Handling
(informal)A knot used to tie an animal, like a cow, to a fixed object.
Example
- Farmers use a cow hitch to secure livestock to posts.
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