Nautical Term: Pendant

Definition of Pendant

A pendant refers to a lengthy piece of rope, often equipped with a thimble or a block, which are spliced into the lower end. This modification allows for easy hooking onto a tackle.

For example, The fisherman cast his net, but the anchor line had become frayed. He quickly attached a new pendant to the anchor line, ensuring that his catch would not be lost due to a weak anchor line.

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