Tail

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Tail (of a knot), free end (of a knot), standing end (of a knot)

The end of rope that comes out of a threaded knot, which is not normally used for load bearing purposes. Knots that are tied on a bight usually do not have a tail, since in most cases, both ends of rope that come out of the knot can be used for load bearing purposes.

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