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Which knot is used to begin and end many lashings?

The clove hitch.

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Why: The clove hitch grips a pole quickly, so it is used to start and finish many lashings. Its name comes from cleave, meaning to hold fast.

Huh, didn't know that: Tied correctly, both rope ends come out between the legs of the X the wraps make.

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Why did the clove hitch win the award? It really held on to the pole position.
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Answer: Clove hitch. The clove hitch grips a pole quickly, so it is used to start and finish many lashings. Its name comes from cleave, meaning to hold fast.

  1. Scout Life (Scouting America): How to Tie the 7 Basic Scout Knots scoutlife.org/outdoors/176401/how-to-tie-the-7-basic-scout-knots
    The clove hitch is used to begin and end many lashings.
    Checked 2026-10-08.

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