Ropework

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thumb|upright=1.35|Twine showing component strands Twine is a strong thread, light string or cord composed of string in which two or more thinner strands are twisted, and then twisted together (plied). The strands are plied in the opposite direction to that of their twist, which adds torsional strength to the cord and keeps it from unravelling. This process is sometimes called reverse wrap. The same technique used for making twine is also used to make thread, which is thinner, yarn, and rope, which is stronger and thicker, generally with three or more strands.

Espadrilles ( or ; ; ; ; ) are casual shoes with soles made of esparto rope. The upper is usually canvas or cotton fabric and can vary widely in style. They are usually flat but sometimes high-heeled.

rope bridge near Ballintoy, Antrim, Northern Ireland

traditional Peruvian suspension bridge

series of string figures elaborated between two or more people as a game

thumb|right|A typical marlinspike with lanyard thumb|A large marlinspike being used to splice a wire cable A marlinspike (, sometimes spelled marlin spike, marlinespike, or [archaic] marlingspike) is a tool used in marine ropework. Shaped in the form of a narrow metal cone tapered to a rounded or flattened point, it is used in tasks such as unlaying rope for splicing, untying knots, drawing tight using a marlinspike hitch, and as a toggle joining ropes under tension in a belaying pin splice.

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right|thumb|upright=1.35|Whistle attached to a lanyard

, or just is the traditional Japanese martial art of restraining a person using cord or rope (called in Japanese), as a precursor to modern-day handcuffs. Encompassing many different materials, techniques and methods from various schools, hojōjutsu is a classic Japanese art that is a unique product of Japanese history and culture.

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climbing technique where a single rope is used to ascend and descend safely

There are multiple claims to the world's biggest ball of twine record, all within the United States. As of 2014, the ball of twine with the largest circumference is located in Cawker City, Kansas, measured at 8.06 feet (2.46 m) in diameter and 10.83 feet (3.30 m) in height.

thumb|300px|right|Marlinespike seamanship being taught to sailors in the early 20th century Ropework or marlinespike seamanship are umbrella terms for a skillset spanning the use, maintenance, and repair of rope. Ropework is used by seafarers, climbers and military personnel.

magic trick

thumb|A belayer in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area|Red Rocks, Nevada

thumb|"The Ropewalk in Edam" by Max Liebermann

act of applying protection to standing rigging on a boat

camping skill

Bridge providing access to Machu Picchu in Peru

knot used to lash objects