English Dictionary

timber hitch

noun

A multiple turn hitch knot used to attach a line or rope to a spar where diagonal strain, or towing, is required. More commonly used with a half hitch added for security.

The timber hitch is a type of knot used to secure a rope to a cylindrical object.

意味（1）

A multiple turn hitch knot used to attach a line or rope to a spar where diagonal strain, or towing, is required. More commonly used with a half hitch added for security.