bight
noun
the middle part of a rope, as distinguished from the ends.
bights
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present tense formof bight (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The map was full of promises of the undiscovered, coves and lookout points, brooks and bights each harboring a secret second chance.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2016
Now bring each of the three strands down alongside the standing part of the rope, thus forming three bights, and hold them thus with the left hand.
From Knots, Bends, Splices With tables of strengths of ropes, etc. and wire rigging by J. Netherclift Jutsum
Mildmay hove the line with all a seaman’s skill, and a couple of bights settled down round the neck and shoulders of the expectant tar.
From The Log of the Flying Fish A Story of Aerial and Submarine Peril and Adventure by Gordon Browne
The Turk's Head may be drawn as tight as desired around the rope, or rod, by working up the slack and drawing all bights taut.
From Knots, Splices and Rope Work A Practical Treatise by A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt) Verrill
The last strand passes through two double bights.
From Knots, Bends, Splices With tables of strengths of ropes, etc. and wire rigging by J. Netherclift Jutsum
