killock hitch

English

Alternative forms

• killick hitch

Noun

killock hitch (plural killock hitches)

1. A timber hitch knot with added half hitch used to attach a line or rope to a killock anchor, usually a simple stone.

Usage notes

• Killock can be found spelt in many variations, as it is derived from seamen's spoken terms. killick and kelleg are fairly common.

References

• The Ashley Book of Knots →ISBN -- Knot ref 271