| Killick hitch | |
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| Names | Killick hitch, Kelleg hitch, Timber Hitch and a Half Hitch |
| Category | Hitch |
| Related | Timber hitch |
| Typical use | Attach a rope to an oddly shaped object. |
| ABoK | #271, #1733, #2162 |
The killick hitch /ˈkɪlɪk/ is a type of hitch knot used to attach a rope to oddly shaped objects.[1]: 32 . It is a combination of a timber hitch tied in conjunction with a half hitch [1]: 23 which is added to lend support and stability when pulling or hoisting the object.[2]
A killick is "a small anchor or weight for mooring a boat, sometimes consisting of a stone secured by pieces of wood".[3]