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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BLACKWALL HITCH

Named after Blackwall, former docks in London.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BLACKWALL HITCH

Blackwall hitch  [ˈblækˌwɔːl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BLACKWALL HITCH

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Blackwall hitch is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BLACKWALL HITCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Blackwall hitch

The blackwall hitch is a temporary means of attaching a rope to a hook. Made of a simple half hitch over the hook, it will only hold when subjected to constant tension. It is used when the rope and hook are of equal size, but it is likely to slip if subjected to more than ordinary tension. Human life should never be trusted to it.

Definition of Blackwall hitch in the English dictionary

The definition of Blackwall hitch in the dictionary is a knot for hooking tackle to the end of a rope, holding fast when pulled but otherwise loose.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BLACKWALL HITCH


Aspinwall
ˈæspɪnˌwɔːl
breakwall
ˈbreɪkˌwɔːl
bundwall
ˈbʌndˌwɔːl
caterwaul
ˈkætəˌwɔːl
Cornwall
ˈkɔːnˌwɔːl
drywall
ˈdraɪˌwɔːl
floodwall
ˈflʌdˌwɔːl
footwall
ˈfʊtˌwɔːl
gadwall
ˈɡædˌwɔːl
hickwall
ˈhɪkˌwɔːl
Kirkwall
ˈkɜːkˌwɔːl
Lindwall
ˈlɪndˌwɔːl
longwall
ˈlɒŋˌwɔːl
multiwall
ˈmʌltɪˌwɔːl
Rosewall
ˈrəʊzˌwɔːl
shieldwall
ˈʃiːldˌwɔːl
sidewall
ˈsaɪdˌwɔːl
wall
wɔːl
whitewall
ˈwaɪtˌwɔːl
witwall
ˈwɪtˌwɔːl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BLACKWALL HITCH

Blackmore
blackness
blackout
blackout curtains
blackpoll
Blackpool
Blackshirt
blacksmith
blacksnake
Blackstone

WORDS THAT END LIKE BLACKWALL HITCH

bitch
clove hitch
fitch
glitch
half-hitch
harness hitch
hitch
magnus hitch
mitch
on-off switch
pitch
rolling hitch
son of a bitch
stitch
switch
timber hitch
twitch
unhitch
weaver´s hitch
witch

Synonyms and antonyms of Blackwall hitch in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Blackwall hitch» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BLACKWALL HITCH

Find out the translation of Blackwall hitch to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Blackwall hitch from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Blackwall hitch» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

Blackwall顺利
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

enganche Blackwall
570 millions of speakers

English

Blackwall hitch
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Blackwall अड़चन
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

عقبة Blackwall
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Блэкуолл устройство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

engate Blackwall
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্ল্যাকওয়াল হিট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

attelage Blackwall
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Blackwall halangan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Blackwall Kupplung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブラックウォールヒッチ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

블랙 월 차질
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Blackwall sagah
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

xô Blackwall
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிளாக்வால் ஹைவ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्लॅकवॉल अडथळा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Blackwall aksamı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

intoppo Blackwall
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Blackwall Hitch
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Блекуолл пристрій
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

zgudui Blackwall
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Blackwall αναποδιά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Blackwall haakplek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Blackwall hitch
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Black stikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Blackwall hitch

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BLACKWALL HITCH»

The term «Blackwall hitch» is used very little and occupies the 193.442 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BLACKWALL HITCH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Blackwall hitch

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BLACKWALL HITCH»

Discover the use of Blackwall hitch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Blackwall hitch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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1985 Air Force Search and Rescue Survival Trainging
(11) Blackwall Hitch. The blackwall hitch (figure 17-53) is used for fastening a rope to a hook. To make the blackwall hitch, a bight of the rope is placed behind the hook. The running end (a) and standing part (b) are crossed through the hook  ...
D. Kvasnicka
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Knight's Modern Seamanship
The double blackwall hitch (H) is made in the same manner; just lay up a second loop before slipping the line up over the hook. Tighten the double blackwall hitch as shown. Cat's Paw The cat's paw (I) is used to shorten a line. Take two bights ...
John V. Noel, Jr., 1988
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Admiralty Manual of Seamanship
s. Double Blackwall Hitch (Fig 3-75). Used when the rope and hook are of unequal size. It is as secure as the midshipman's hitch (below). Fig 3-75. Double Blackwall Hitch t. Midshipman's Hitch (Fig 3-76). An alternative to the Blackwall hitch; ...
‎1995
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Seamanship Techniques: Shipboard and Marine Operations
... 4 beam knees 19 beams 18–19 Beaufort weather notation 401 Beaufort wind scale 401 bells 465 bending moment 25 bends and hitches 74–81 blackwall hitch 74 double blackwall hitch 74 bowline 74–75 bowline on the bight 75 catspaw ...
David House, 2013
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Horse Packing: A Manual of Pack Transportation
... Eye General Rules Girth Hitch Hitches, Packing— CrossTree Hitch Diamond Hitch, Single DiamondHitch, Double Pole Hitch LiftingHitch Saddle Hitch Squaw Htich StirrupHitch Travois, see Pole Hitch Hitches, Rope Blackwall Hitch Blackwall ...
Charles Johnson Post, 2013
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A Boaters Guide to Boating
Asimpler. knot to attach to a hook is the BLACKWALL HITCH This is only safe under tension and I include it mainly because it is the knot to use for long- (or thumb-) lining when opening the gates from the boat while descending a lock.
Chris N. Deuchar, 1997
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The Grand Conspiracy
I don't think I'd want to try a Blackwall Hitch applied to a rock,” said Buck. “How many pitons do we have?” “More than enough to get down this face. Plus, I've got two hook pitons, the best kind to use with a Blackwall Hitch.” “You'd better save ...
William Penn, 2001
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The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It
Hitches, how made : “ Blackwall hitch,” 75 ; bale hitch, ib. ; sinker hitch, 77 ; simple hitch, ib. ; double hitch, ib. ; half hitch, 79; timber hitch, ib. ; close hitch, ib. ; hammock hitch, 80; diagrams showing hitches, Figs 58, 59 ; see Knots. Holder, Mr.
Daniel Carter Beard, 2001
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The American Boy's Handy Book: Turn-of-the-Century Classic ...
Hitches, how made : “ Blackwall hitch," 75 ; bale hitch, ib. ; sinker hitch, 77 ; simple hitch, ib. ; double hitch, ib.; half hitch, 79; timber hitch, ib.; close hitch, ib. ; hammock hitch, 8o; diagrams showing hitches, Figs 58, 59; see Knots. Holder, Mr .
Daniel C. Beard, 2013
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Small-Boat Sailing: An explanation of the management of ...
a pull on it, a BLACKWALL HITCH (Fig. 24) is When a rope has to be made fast to another rope in order to haul upon it, a ROLLING HITCH (Fig. 25) is used, as this will not slip down if properly made. Thus, when a shroud has to be hauled out ...
E. F. Knight, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BLACKWALL HITCH»

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Weekend Adventures: Shop, sip, stroll in Alexandria, Va.
... country and more – at such places as the legendary Birchmere music hall, Blackwall Hitch (opening soon on the waterfront), Murphy's Grand ... «Charlotte Observer, Jun 15»
2
The Party Plan: Finding brunches, DJs and rooftops for Fourth of …
If you need a place for dinner and a party, consider Blackwall Hitch in Eastport, with its fantastic views of Spa Creek and the Dock. You'll need ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
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Mastro's May Be a Steakhouse, But Tom Sietsema Says It's Still Good
THE BLOGS: The Bitches Who Brunch think Republic's is A+...In a DC Minute doesdate night at Blackwall Hitch...EatMore DrinkMore shares ... «Eater, Jun 15»
4
Best Waterfront Bars From Georgetown to Annapolis
The second location of Blackwall Hitch opened in Alexandria only a few weeks ago, but it's ready to welcome guests with four bars, live music, ... «NBC4 Washington, Jun 15»
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Roy Rogers expected to open in Anne Arundel County by August
... the ownership team of the county's three Greene Turtle restaurants, J. King's Steak and Seafood in Gambrills and Blackwall Hitch in Eastport. «CapitalGazette.com, Jun 15»
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Out & About: Super weekend awaits with music fest, treats for dads
Right in Eastport, check out the always awesome Dave Glaser Band at the Blackwall Hitch (400 Sixth St.) starting at 9:30. And The Jarflys and ... «CapitalGazette.com, Jun 15»
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The Early Word on Blackwall Hitch in Old Town Alexandria
The second location of Blackwall Hitch has opened on the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria, at 5 Cameron St. Officially open for one week, the ... «Patch.com, Jun 15»
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Outdoor Drinking Time: Blackwall Hitch Brings Three Riverfront …
Blackwall Hitch brings three outdoor patios--including one directly facing the Potomac--to Old Town, Alexandria. Photography courtesy of ... «Washingtonian.com, Jun 15»
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​Downtown gets more ramen, Alexandria's waterfront gem opens …
Blackwall Hitch: This huge addition to the Alexandria waterfront opened Monday, bringing a new restaurant with views of the Potomac to the ... «Washington Business Journal, Jun 15»
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Blackwall Hitch opens second location in Alexandria
Blackwall Hitch opened its second location on Monday, June 8th on the ... Blackwall Hitch is sure to make its mark on the Alexandria Nightlife ... «Eye On Annapolis, Jun 15»

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