What is another word for half hitch?
Pronunciation: [hˈɑːf hˈɪt͡ʃ] (IPA) 
Half hitch refers to a knot that is made by passing a rope end around an object and then back around itself. It is commonly used to secure ropes to objects like poles, stakes or hooks. However, there are several other synonyms that are commonly used for half hitch, including slipknot, running noose, half-knotted hitch, and single hitch. A slipknot refers to a knot that can be easily untied by pulling on the standing line, while a running noose refers to a loop that can be tightened by pulling on a free end. Moreover, a half-knotted hitch and a single hitch both refer to knots that involve wrapping the rope around an object and then around itself.
