Which term refers to the middle of the rope between the working end and the running end?

• A. Working End
• B. Standing Part
• C. Loop
• D. Round Turn

Answer: (B)

The middle portion of the rope between the ends used for tying is called the standing part. In rope work, you have the working end—the end you actively manipulate to form the knot—and the running end—the end you pull to tighten. The section that lies between these two ends stays relatively still as you tie and is what usually bears the load once the knot is set. So, that middle segment fitting between the ends is the standing part. The other terms refer to the ends themselves or to specific knot features (like a loop or a particular wrap), not to the stationary middle portion.