Square knot: A quick knot to tie two ends of rope together that will not slip.
Bowline: To form a temporary eye at end of a rope. This knot can be easily made and remembered by making a marlinspike-hitch and putting the loose end of the bowline through the loop where the spike would go.
Single and double sheet-bend: To tie two ropes together. These knots do not jam. When one rope is smaller than the other the double sheet-bend is always used, making the double turn with the smaller rope.
Rolling hitch: For shifting the fall from one end of a windlass to the other.
Round turn, two half-hitches, and clove-hitch: These are very useful in securing the guys of a gin to the stakes, etc.
Catspaw: To apply the purchase or tackle to the fall of another.
Blackwall hitch: To fasten the end of a rope to a hook when there is a steady strain on rope.
Marlinspike-hitch: Very useful in putting on lashings, etc.
Q. What is a strap or sling, and what is its use?
A. A strap or sling is formed by knotting or splicing together the ends of a short strand of rope. It is used for hooking tackles into.