This is used for the same purposes as the common strop, but has the virtue of being able to grip the spar or other object round which it is passed more strongly so that it will withstand a sideways pull.
Le isetyenziwa kwizinto ezifanayo njengethwathwa elisetyenziswayo, kodwa iyakwazi nokubamba nkqi ngokomeleleyo kwintsika idlule ngokomeleleyo ukuze itsaleke emacaleni.