Which of the following is NOT a tying term?

• A. Bight
• B. Loop
• C. Knot
• D. Round Turn

Answer: (C)

Rope work uses terms that describe how the rope is laid out during tying, not the final product of the tie. A bight is a U-shaped bend in the rope used to create or pass through a loop or hitch. A loop is a circular turn used to form attachments or to secure around an object. A round turn involves wrapping the rope around an object more than once to add friction and security. The word knot, however, names the finished configuration you end up with after tying—not a technique or shape you use while shaping the tie. So, in this context, knot is not a tying term.