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 Feb 24, 2025 3:08:35 PM | [rope](https://compassrescue.com/blog/topic/rope)

# Rope Talk: What is a bight?

What is a bight?

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Today's episode of rope talk, we're explaining what a bight is.

A bight is simply a bend in a single piece of rope (Not to be confused with a bend that joins two pieces of rope!).

 

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