Seizing

[1] Akin to lashings, they use string or small-stuff to produce friction and leverage to immobilize larger ropes.

Seizings are not recommended for heavy loads for critical use as strain reduces the diameter of the main rope and can permit slippage even with proper construction.

According to The Ashley Book of Knots, "A seizing holds several objects together.

The end of the stay or shroud should first be stopped around the deadeye.

This knot-related article is a stub.

The eye of a forestay secured with three round seizings