square knot

square knot

square knot

n. A knot tied by passing two ends over and under each other and then repeating the procedure with an opposite twist, so that the ends lie parallel to the fixed parts. Also called reef knot.

square knot

n (Knots) another name for reef knot

square′ knot`

n. a knot in which the ends come out alongside the standing parts. [1865–70]

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square knot - a double knot made of two half hitches and used to join the ends of two cordsknot - any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another objectflat knot, reef knot - a square knot used in a reef line