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How to tie a figure eight knot.

Figure Eight Knot

How to tie a figure eight knot.

"Naut., a contrivance, consisting of two wooden deadeyes and a rope lanyard, for quickly securing any standing rigging shot away in action." -Whitney, 1911

Fighting Stopper

"Naut., a contrivance, consisting of two wooden deadeyes and a rope lanyard, for quickly securing any…