Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

timber hitch

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.32 in modern English

Syllables: tim-ber hitch
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A multiple turn hitch knot used to attach a line or rope to a spar where diagonal strain, or towing, is required. More commonly used with a half hitch added for security.

Inflected Forms

timber hitches (plural)

Questions

What does timber hitch mean?: A multiple turn hitch knot used to attach a line or rope to a spar where diagonal strain, or towing, is required. More commonly used with a half hitch added for security.

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