Life-line—A rope used in rescuing; it should have a Bowline in one end and the other end should be secured to something that will not give.
Loop—An opening through which something can be passed.
Manila rope—A rope made from Manila hemp, a fibrous material which is obtained from the leaves of plants which grow in the Philippine Islands.
Rope—A cord of considerable thickness, technically over one inch in circumference. Ropes are made of hemp, manila, flax, cotton or other vegetable fiber or of iron, steel or other metallic wire. A rope is sometimes called a line. They are composed of threads which are spun or twisted into strands and the finished ropes have special names, according to the number of the strands, and the various sizes are indicated by the circumference in inches.
Standing part—The long portion of a rope not used when tying a knot.
String—A slender cord, a thick thread.
Twine—A double thread; a thread made of two strands twisted.