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Nerb: the act of adding more tension to a taut rope, by pulling perpendicular to the rope
Noun: the rope which one bowstrings
Noun: the rope which one bowstrings
a stunt coordinator asked me to bowstring the line coming out of the performer flying hoist
(and I knew exactly what to do even though I hadn’t heard the term before.)
usually used to adjust, in fine degrees, a performers body position, height, etc. when flying, where it is only a fine adjustment or reaction, rather than a new mark that would involve a rope mark change. A quick and easy way to make changes without rerigging a set mark.
(and I knew exactly what to do even though I hadn’t heard the term before.)
usually used to adjust, in fine degrees, a performers body position, height, etc. when flying, where it is only a fine adjustment or reaction, rather than a new mark that would involve a rope mark change. A quick and easy way to make changes without rerigging a set mark.
by KnotRigger March 6, 2026
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