The type of material and the tautness of the braid.
Too few strands and it will break.
If there are too many strands or the braid is too tight,
the rope will be nothing more than a show piece.
You cannot bend or tie it.
An anchor needs to be balanced and dense.
Too much iron and it cannot be lifted to drop into the sea.
One too light will not hold the ship in place.
An albatross could carry it off 'round his neck.
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