CLOVE HITCH

n. Klov'hi2ch. A noose-knot made by forming two loops, one following close upon the THE CLOVE HITCH. other, in a cord, tape, or the like, and bringing them opposite each other, keeping the free end of each loop toward the other loop; used for making extension of a limb in reducing dislocations, because it does not slip when traction is made in any direction, also for fastening a succe ion of objects to one string, as in the "kite-tail tampon." [s. 317]