"Munter hitch" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Munter hitches [plural]
Etymology: Named after a Swiss mountain guide, Werner Munter, who popularised its use in mountaineering. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Munter hitch (plural Munter hitches)
  1. A simple knot, commonly used by climbers, cavers, and rescuers, consisting of a set of wraps using a rope or cord around an object, mainly used as a friction device for controlling the rate of descent in belay systems. Wikipedia link: Munter hitch Synonyms: Italian hitch
    Sense id: en-Munter_hitch-en-noun-P5TEtXB7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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