Outdoor and Adventure Education (Camping Skills) - Lesson 3

Vocabulary flashcards covering rope terminology, knot tying, lashing methods, and camp furniture designs from Lesson 3.

Running End

The section of rope available to work with in knot tying, also called the working end; it is the part opposite of the standing end.

Bight

A bend in the rope.

Standing Part

The section of rope unavailable to work with in knot tying, also called the standing end; it is the part opposite of the working end.

Underhand Loop

A loop created when the working end of the rope crosses under the standing end.

Overhand Loop

A loop created when the working end of the rope crosses over the standing end.

Turn

A term often used to describe going around a pole (a wrap).

Round Turn

A complete turn of a rope around another rope or other object.

Overhand Knot

The simplest of stopper knots, best used on twine, thread, or cord you do not want to untie later.

Square Knot

A knot tied by placing right over left then left over right, used for tying two rope ends of the same size together.

Granny Knot

An unreliable knot resulting from tying using the working end of one hand twice, mainly used to lock a rope around an object.

Figure Eight Knot

A universal stopper knot used in climbing, rappelling, and sailing that is easier to untie than an Overhand Knot.

Slip Knot

A knot tied by making an Overhand Knot with the working end around the standing end, creating an adjustable loop.

Clove Hitch

A knot made by wrapping around a post twice (crossing on front) and passing under the cross on a third wrap, used to fasten a rope to a post or tree.

Two Half Hitches

A knot that holds a line when being pulled from a post in one direction.

Bowline

A knot formed by creating a vertical overhand loop and wrapping the working end around the standing end, forming a reliable loop that resists slipping.

Sheet Bend

A bend knot used for joining two ropes of different sizes together.

Sheepshank

A temporary knot used to shorten a rope that is fastened at both ends.

Fisherman Knot

A knot formed by tying Overhand Knots with each rope's working end around the opposite standing part, used for joining small rope, twine, or fishing line.

Timber Hitch

A hitch that ties a rope to a piece of wood and tightens as pulled, used to secure a line to a log, drag a log, or start a diagonal lashing.

Lashing

A method used to join together poles (spars) with rope to build camp gadgets and furniture.

Square Lashing

The most commonly used lashing method, used to attach two poles to one another at or near a 90° angle.

Diagonal Lashing

A lashing method used where poles are at an angle other than 90° and where poles have to be pulled together or tend to spring apart.

Round Lashing

A lashing method used to join two poles to make a longer length, which features no frapping turns.

Shear Lashing

Also called sheer lashing or A-frame lashing, a method used to join two poles together to form a scissor shape.

Tripod Lashing

Also called Figure of Eight lashing, a method used to bring together three poles to form a tripod.

Continuous Lashing

A method used to join flat planks or small poles onto a horizontal surface for table tops or chair seats.

Frapping

Winding rope between poles during lashing to pull the turns tightly and prevent the poles from moving.

Chippewa Kitchen

An ultimate camp kitchen pioneering project providing a raised surface for food preparation, cooking over hot coals, hanging utensils, and suspending pots.