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A splice formed by bending a rope's end back, and fastening it into the rope, forming a loop or eye. See Illust. under Splice.

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  1. n. A splice formed by bending a rope's end back, and fastening it into the rope, forming a loop or eye. See Illust. under Splice.
  2. A splice formed by bending a rope's and back, and fastening it into the rope, forming a loop or eye. See Illust. under Splice.