What is a limitation of the clove hitch?

It is not secure on rectangular shapes.

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  1. It is not secure on rectangular shapes ✔
  2. It always jams tightly
  3. It cannot tie to a pole

Why: The clove hitch is not particularly secure and will not work on rectangular shapes.

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Answer: It is not secure on rectangular shapes. The clove hitch is not particularly secure and will not work on rectangular shapes.

  1. Knot en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knot
    not particularly secure and will not work on rectangular shapes
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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