Single hitch
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A Single hitch is a type of knot
. This hitch is actually an overhand knot
tied around or through an object.
In the California Conservation Corps, many are taught to use the Single hitch in flood fighting techniques.
Knot
A knot is a method of fastening or securing linear material such as rope by tying or interweaving. It may consist of a length of one or several segments of rope, string, webbing, twine, strap, or even chain interwoven such that the line can bind to itself or to some other object—the "load"...
. This hitch is actually an overhand knot
Overhand knot
The overhand knot is one of the most fundamental knots and forms the basis of many others including the simple noose, overhand loop, angler's loop, reef knot, fisherman's knot and water knot. The overhand knot is very secure, to the point of jamming badly. It should be used if the knot is...
tied around or through an object.
In the California Conservation Corps, many are taught to use the Single hitch in flood fighting techniques.