eye splice
knot
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An eye splice is a method of creating a permanent loop, or eye, at the end of a rope. This is achieved by unlaying the strands of the rope's end and then interweaving them into the standing part of the rope. This technique is particularly useful on sailing vessels for forming secure loops. The process involves untwisting the rope's strands, weaving them into the lay of the main rope, and then trimming them for a neat finish. The eye splice has been in use since at least 1769.12
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