Editing Lashing (ropework) (section)

===Round lashing ===

The '''round lashing''' is most frequently used to join two poles together to extend their length. Typically, two lashings are used a reasonable distance apart for extra strength. In the simple version, a clove hitch is tied around both poles and there are no frapping turns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Green |first=Larry |date=27 January 2014 |title=Four Different Lashings to Extend the Length of a Spar |url=https://scoutpioneering.com/2014/01/27/four-different-lashings-to-extend-the-length-of-a-spar/}}</ref>

The nautical term '''gammon''' means a round lashing of rope or iron hardware to attach a [[Mast (sailing)|mast]] to a boat or ship.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gammon lashing |url=https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803095842113 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Oxford Reference}}</ref>