What is the working end of a rope?

The active end used to tie the knot.

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  1. The active end used to tie the knot ✔
  2. The longer end not in the knot
  3. The end secured to a boat

Why: The working end is the active end used in making a knot.

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Answer: The active end used to tie the knot. The working end is the active end used in making a knot.

  1. Knot en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knot
    The active end of a line used in making the knot.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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