An eye in the end of a rope.
A loop of rope with a knot at one end to catch in an eye at the other end. Used to secure oars etc. at their place.
A spade for digging turf in the Fens.
A short piece of rope spliced to form a circle
A method of joining fabric, for example the doors of a tent, by interlacing loops of cord (beckets) through eyelet holes and adjacent loops.
The clevis of a pulley block.
A pocket in clothing.
A loop of thread, typically braided, attached at each end to a jacket. Used to pass through the brooch bar of medals to affix them to the jacket without damaging it.
A leg rope.
A group of three
A string with a loop at the end for lifting warp threads, in a loom.
A brace and a half; a tierce.
A set of three animals (especially greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares;)
A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
To fasten or secure with a leash.
to curb, restrain