knot tying
eye splice
method of creating a loop in the end of a rope
loop
simple shape characterized by forming a circle
whipping knot
binding around the end of a rope to prevent it from fraying
bight
curved section or slack part between the two ends of a rope
half hitch
overhand knot
loop
term in reference to knots
noose
loop at the end of a rope in which the knot tightens under load and can be loosened when unloaded
rope splicing
rope merging