The bowline knot makes a secure loop at the end of a piece of rope. It works best when it's holding a load, which helps to keep the knot tight and secure. And it has many uses, for example ...

to tie a knot, there must be a tail or bight of rope to pass through a loop. Once this is completed, a knot will form. A hitch is created when you attach one end of the rope to an object or ...