heaving line bend

noun

A type of bend knot used to join the ends of two lines or ropes of unequal thickness.

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Meanings

nounheaving line bend (plural heaving line bends)

plural heaving line bends

  1. A type of bend knot used to join the ends of two lines or ropes of unequal thickness.
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APA

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Chicago

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