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Abrasion	The wearing away of a rope due to rubbing

After-Turn	In a rope the twist in the strands (generally left) is called "fore-turn", and the twist in the rope always in the opposite direction to the strand twist, is called "after-turn."

Braid	A rope produced by intertwining yarns according to a definite pattern.

Cord	Two or more plied yarns twisted together.

Eye	A spliced, seized or knotted loop.

Fid	A tapered pin used for opening the strands of a rope to be spliced.

Hockle	The result of taking twist out of a rope.

Kink	The result of continually adding twist to a rope.

Knot	The tying of the ends of ropes, twines, or yarns so they will not come apart. The strength efficiency of knots in general use is approximately 50%.

Lay	The amount of twist put into a rope, usually expressed as hard, regular or soft lay. Also, the direction of twist in the finished rope, normally right (Z).

Rope	Cordage over 3/16" or 4mm diameter, with twist balanced, holding the strands together.

Sling	A rope used for hoisting.

Splice	To unite two ropes (or two ends of the same rope as in the case of a sling) without knots by interweaving the ends of the strands. Splices may be long or short.

Strand	Two or more yarns twisted together, normally opposite to that of the yarns and the finished rope.

Thimble	A metal insert, either round or heart-shaped, spliced into the end of a rope for taking a hook or shackle.

Twine	Usually two or more yarns twisted together and used for tying or binding.

Whipping	The binding of the end of a rope with several turns of twine to prevent unlaying.

Yarn	A continous strand of textile fibers.

Lea	Method of describing jute or flax indicating their yardage per lb.