Backsplicing

/ˌbækˈsplaɪsɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act or process of joining rope ends using the backsplice method; the nautical craft of creating this type of knot.

Etymology

Backsplice + -ing gerund suffix. Creates a gerund noun describing the action or process of performing a backsplice.

Kelly Says

Watching an expert sailor perform backsplicing is mesmerizing—it looks like magic, but it's actually pure geometry and physics creating a knot that can hold thousands of pounds of tension!

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