Bend

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000523",
  "term": "Bend",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To secure two ropes together or to attach a rope to an object, such as a spar or a ring, using a knot. This action creates a strong, reliable connection that can withstand tension and movement at sea. Common bends include the sheet bend for joining two ropes of different diameters and the fisherman's bend for attaching a rope to an anchor.",
  "subject": "Marine and shipyard",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Befestigen",
    "es": "amarrar",
    "fr": "amarrer"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/bend/"
}