reef knot

noun Nautical.

a square knot used in reefing sails.

Also called flat knot.

Origin of reef knot

First recorded in 1835–45

Words nearby reef knot

reef, reefer, reeffish, reefing, reefing jacket, reef knot, reef point, reek, reel, re-elect, re-election

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Example sentences from the Web for reef knot

In large vessels it is usual to pass a ligature round the vessel and tie it with a reef-knot.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7|Various
"Never knew a reef-knot to slip like that before," exclaimed Billy, regarding the trailing traces.
Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.|Percy F. Westerman
This is a term of derision when a reef-knot is crossed the wrong way, so as to be insecure.
The Sailor's Word-Book|William Henry Smyth
A squeeze of hands, with lingers entwined, tight as a reef-knot—then relaxed with reluctance—after which they separate.
The Flag of Distress|Mayne Reid

British Dictionary definitions for reef knot

reef knot

noun

a knot consisting of two overhand knots turned opposite waysAlso called: square knot

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单词	reef knot
释义	reef knot noun Nautical. a square knot used in reefing sails. Also called flat knot. Origin of reef knot First recorded in 1835–45 Words nearby reef knot reef, reefer, reeffish, reefing, reefing jacket, reef knot, reef point, reek, reel, re-elect, re-election Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for reef knot In large vessels it is usual to pass a ligature round the vessel and tie it with a reef-knot. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7\|Various "Never knew a reef-knot to slip like that before," exclaimed Billy, regarding the trailing traces. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.\|Percy F. Westerman This is a term of derision when a reef-knot is crossed the wrong way, so as to be insecure. The Sailor's Word-Book\|William Henry Smyth A squeeze of hands, with lingers entwined, tight as a reef-knot—then relaxed with reluctance—after which they separate. The Flag of Distress\|Mayne Reid British Dictionary definitions for reef knot reef knot noun a knot consisting of two overhand knots turned opposite waysAlso called: square knot Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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