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reesetee commented on the word slippery hitch
A temporary overhand knot around an object with the end run back through the knot and left "slippery" (unlocked) so it can be quickly untied by pulling on the free end. The slippery half hitch can be locked by passing the end back through the eye and pulling tight.
January 9, 2008